The Role of Hcrt/Orx and MCH Neurons in Sleep-Wake State Regulation

Optogenetic Stimulation of MCH Neurons Increases Sleep

(2013) R. R. Konadhode et al.   JOURNAL OF NEUROSCIENCE

Human hypocretin and melanin-concentrating hormone levels are linked to emotion and social interaction

(2013) Ashley M. Blouin et al.   Nature Communications

Immunohistochemical evidence for synaptic release of GABA from melanin-concentrating hormone containing varicosities in the locus coeruleus

(2012) E. del Cid-Pellitero et al.   NEUROSCIENCE

Highly Specific Role of Hypocretin (Orexin) Neurons: Differential Activation as a Function of Diurnal Phase, Operant Reinforcement versus Operant Avoidance and Light Level

(2011) R. McGregor et al.   JOURNAL OF NEUROSCIENCE

GABAergic neurons intermingled with orexin and MCH neurons in the lateral hypothalamus discharge maximally during sleep

(2010) Oum Kaltoum Hassani et al.   EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF NEUROSCIENCE

Immunohistochemical evidence for synaptic release of glutamate from orexin terminals in the locus coeruleus

(2010) P. Henny et al.   NEUROSCIENCE

Hypocretin /orexin contributes to the expression of some but not all forms of stress and arousal

(2009) Teri M. Furlong et al.   EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF NEUROSCIENCE

Melanin-concentrating hormone neurons discharge in a reciprocal manner to orexin neurons across the sleep-wake cycle

(2009) O. K. Hassani et al.   PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Melanin-concentrating hormone directly inhibits GnRH neurons and blocks kisspeptin activation, linking energy balance to reproduction

(2009) M. Wu et al.   PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Regulation of Synaptic Efficacy in Hypocretin/Orexin-Containing Neurons by Melanin Concentrating Hormone in the Lateral Hypothalamus

(2008) Y. Rao et al.   JOURNAL OF NEUROSCIENCE