Neuropeptide K, porcine

Glaucine has antitussive antioxidative potential and antiviral activities it may be an anti-arthritic agent it can enhance LPS and zymosan-induced IL-10 production. Glaucine can inhibit the migration and invasion of human breast cancer cells by MMP-9 inhibitory activity attenuating IκBα and NF-κB activities.

Endogenous agonist at orexin receptors (Ki values are 20 and 38 nM for OX1 and OX2 receptors respectively). Stimulates feeding following central administration and may be involved in the control of sleep-wake cycle and other hypothalamic functions.