New Drug found to reverse the effects of Sleep Deprivation

Hypocretin, a naturally occurring peptide which the brain neurons produce in small amounts is found to have an effect on the ability of people who have been deprived of sleep. The so-called sleep regulators are produced in so small amounts but that small amount that is considered to be normal allows people to maintain their levels of being awake to a proper level. This is important for it influences the ability of a person to remain alert even when deprived of sleep. People who suffer from sleep deprivation have their brains try to produce ample amounts of the peptides to maintain their normal function without success. Synthesized as a nasal spray or IV has subjects regain their alertness levels which could be a good sign for those who suffer sleep problems such as narcolepsy administration of which could reverse the dangerous effects thereof..