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The Anatomy of Hypocretin Neurons

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5. Summary

Much has been accomplished regarding the neuronal interaction between the hypocretin network and other circuits, but eve more lies ahead to be unveiled. The hypocretin circuitry has emerged as a key player in the regulation of arousal and associated autonomic, endocrine and metabolic regulation. Its unique afferent and efferent connectivity predicts that this system will further emerge as critical component of a broadening array of brain functions most of which provide necessary support for higher brain functions.

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Horvath, T.L. (2005). The Anatomy of Hypocretin Neurons. In: de Lecea, L., Sutcliffe, J.G. (eds) Hypocretins. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/0-387-25446-3_6

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