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Orexin Receptors MeSH Descriptor Data 2024


MeSH Heading
Orexin Receptors
Tree Number(s)
D12.776.543.750.695.023
D12.776.543.750.720.600.074
D12.776.543.750.750.555.074
Unique ID
D064446
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D064446
Scope Note
G-protein-coupled NEUROPEPTIDE RECEPTORS that have specificity for OREXINS and play a role in appetite control, and sleep-wake cycles. Two principle receptor types exist, each having a specificity for OREXIN A and OREXIN B peptide subtypes.
Entry Term(s)
HCRT Receptor 1
HCRT Receptor 2
HCTR2 Protein
Hypocretin Receptor
Hypocretin Receptor 2
Hypocretin Receptors
Hypocretin Receptors 2
Hypocretin-1 Receptor
Hypocretin-2 Receptor
OX1 Receptor
OX1 Receptors
OX2 Receptor
OX2 Receptors
Orexin A Receptor
Orexin B Receptor
Orexin Receptor
Orexin Receptor 2
Orexin Receptor Type 1
Orexin Receptor Type 2
Orexin-A Receptor
Orexin-A Receptors
Orexin-B Receptor
Orexin-B Receptors
Receptor 2, Hypocretin
Receptor, Orexin-A
Receptor, Orexin-B
Registry Number
0
Public MeSH Note
2014; was indexed under NEUROPEPTIDE RECEPTORS and G PROTEIN- COUPLED RECEPTORS 1998-2013.
History Note
2014
Entry Combination
antagonists & inhibitors:Orexin Receptor Antagonists
Date Established
2014/01/01
Date of Entry
2013/07/08
Revision Date
2020/05/27
Orexin Receptors Preferred
Orexin B Receptor Narrower
Orexin A Receptor Narrower
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