Intermediate hypocretin-1 cerebrospinal fluid levels and typical cataplexy: their significance in the diagnosis of narcolepsy type 1
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DOI: 10.1093/sleep/zsac052
Abstract: Abstract Study Objectives The diagnosis of narcolepsy type 1 (NT1) is based upon the presence of cataplexy and/or a cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) hypocretin-1/orexin-A level ≤ 110 pg/mL. We determined the clinical and diagnostic characteristics of patients with… read more here.
Keywords: hypocretin; hypocretin levels; intermediate hypocretin; typical cataplexy ... See more keywords
Increased Hypocretin (Orexin) Plasma Level in Depression, Bipolar Disorder Patients
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DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2021.676336
Abstract: As hypocretin can markedly affect neurophysiological and behavioural processes in mood disorders. However, few studies have measured changes in hypocretin levels in patients with mood disorders. We estimated the hypocretin-1 plasma levels in mood disorder… read more here.
Keywords: plasma; mdd; hypocretin; disorder patients ... See more keywords