Peptides and polypeptides found in the hypothalamus region of the mammalian brain are described, particularly hypocretin polypeptides and their uses. Hypocretin polypeptides are biologically active and produce electrical changes in neurons, lower body temperature, and reduce food intake.
介绍了在哺乳动物大脑
下丘脑区域发现的肽和
多肽,特别是视网膜下
多肽及其用途。视网膜下素
多肽具有
生物活性,能在神经元中产生电变化,降低体温,减少食物摄入量。