Olfactory Dysfunction and Hypocretin in Narcolepsy

Authors

  • J Gordon Millichap Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15844/pedneurbriefs-22-11-3

Keywords:

Odor Detection Thresholds, Olfactory Threshold, Pathophysiological Mechanism

Abstract

CSF orexin A (hypocretin-1) is decreased or absent in narcoleptic patients with cataplexy.

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Published

2008-11-01

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Section

Sleep Disorders