Orexin-A
Hypocretin-1 (Orexin-A)
33 Amino Acids · MW: 3562 Da
Amino Acids
33
Molecular Weight
3562 Da
Half-life
Minutes to <1 hour
Research Score
5.0
Studies
42
Storage
Store lyophilized at -20°C, reconstituted at 2-8°C
What is Orexin-A?
A 33-amino-acid neuropeptide involved in wakefulness, attention, and reward signaling. It is studied as a potential tool for boosting alertness and memory-related processing in experimental models.
Key Benefits & Mechanisms
wakefulness
attention
memory consolidation
fatigue resistance
Research Summary
Preclinical studies link orexin signaling to arousal, learning, and memory consolidation, making orexin-A a candidate for cognition-related research. It is not an approved cognitive enhancer and remains an experimental peptide.
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