A role of melanin-concentrating hormone producing neurons in the central regulation of paradoxical sleep

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Peptidergic neurons containing the melanin-concentrating hormone (MCH) and the hypocretins (or orexins) are intermingled in the zona incerta, perifornical nucleus and lateral hypothalamic area. Both types of neurons have been implica...

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Main Authors: Salin Paul, Boissard Romuald, Léger Lucienne, Salvert Denise, Cagnon Laurène, Fort Patrice, Goutagny Romain, Verret Laure, Peyron Christelle, Luppi Pierre-Hervé
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2003-09-01
Series:BMC Neuroscience
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2202/4/19