Springer Orexin and Sleep: Molecular, Functional and Clinical Aspects

Orexin and Sleep is a comprehensive reference for neuropharmacologists, psychopharmacologists, pharmacologists, sleep researchers, and translational neuroscience researchers seeking an interdisciplinary approach to sleep medicine. This volume bridges basic and clinical research, providing expert-level coverage of orexin biology, mechanisms, and therapeutic applications. Designed for CNS researchers, drug development scientists, clinical sleep specialists, and senior medical students in psychiatry and neurology, the book delivers a highly readable summary of fundamental orexin concepts alongside functional and clinical insights. Whether you are developing new sleep therapies, conducting neuroscience research, or advancing clinical practice in sleep disorders and neurological conditions, this Springer publication offers the depth and breadth needed to understand orexin's role in regulating sleep-wake cycles and its implications for treatment.