Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Predicted to enable neuropeptide hormone activity; type 1 orexin receptor binding activity; and type 2 orexin receptor binding activity. Involved in positive regulation of cold-induced thermogenesis. Located in perinuclear region of cytoplasm. Is expressed in several structures, including integumental system; nervous system; reproductive system; retina; and skeleton. Used to study narcolepsy. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in narcolepsy. Orthologous to human HCRT (hypocretin neuropeptide precursor).