Saikosaponin a promotes sleep by decreasing neuronal activities in the lateral hypothalamus

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yu‐Heng Zhong ◽  
Shan Jiang ◽  
Wei‐Min Qu ◽  
Wen Zhang ◽  
Zhi‐Li Huang ◽  
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2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 46-52
Author(s):  
Xianhui Kang ◽  
Hongli Tang ◽  
Yao Liu ◽  
Yan Yuan ◽  
Mi Wang

Abstract Orexin is a neuropeptide that is primarily synthesized and secreted by the lateral hypothalamus (LH) and includes two substances derived from the same precursor (orexin A [OXA] and orexin B [OXB]). Studies have shown that orexin is not only involved in the regulation of eating, the sleep–wake cycle, and energy metabolism, but also closely associated with various physiological functions, such as cardiovascular control, reproduction, stress, reward, addiction, and the modulation of pain transmission. At present, studies that have been performed both domestically and abroad have confirmed that orexin and its receptors are closely associated with pain regulation. In this article, the research progress on acute pain regulation involving orexin is reviewed.


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