Rethinking the Role of Orexin in the Regulation of REM Sleep and Appetite

Orexin plays a significant role in the modulation of REM sleep, as well as in the regulation of appetite and feeding. This review explores, first, the current evidence on the role of orexin in the modulation of sleep and wakefulness and highlights that orexin should be considered essentially as a ne...

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Main Authors: Maria P. Mogavero, Justyna Godos, Giuseppe Grosso, Filippo Caraci, Raffaele Ferri
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-08-01
Series:Nutrients
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/15/17/3679