Increased CSF hypocretin-1 (orexin-A) in restless legs syndrome NEUROLOGY Allen, R. P., Mignot, E., Ripley, B., Nishino, S., Earley, C. J. 2002; 59 (4): 639-641

Abstract

Hypocretin-1 levels were increased in evening CSF samples from subjects with restless legs syndrome, indicating altered hypocretin transmission in this sleep disorder. Increases in CSF hypocretin-1 levels were most striking in patients with early-onset restless legs syndrome.

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