Increased CSF hypocretin-1 (orexin-A) in restless legs syndrome.

Allen, R P; Mignot, E; Ripley, B; Nishino, S; Earley, C J · Neurology · 2002

cross_sectional · Level IV

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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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