MCH neurons: the end of the beginning

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Dennis McGinty et al. Sleep. 2013.

. 2013 Dec 1;36(12):1773-4.

doi: 10.5665/sleep.3190.

¹ Research Service, Veterans Affairs Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Sepulveda, CA ; Departments of Psychology.

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MCH neurons are the primary sleep-promoting group.
Pelluru D, Konadhode R, Shiromani PJ. Pelluru D, et al. Sleep. 2013 Dec 1;36(12):1779-81. doi: 10.5665/sleep.3196. Sleep. 2013. PMID: 24293750 Free PMC article. No abstract available.

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