Kappa Opioid Receptor:

Terms Related to kappa Opioid Receptor

• Dynorphin A (1-17)

  A class of opioid peptides including dynorphin A, dynorphin B, and smaller fragments of these peptides. Dynorphins prefer kappa-opioid receptors (RECEPTORS, OPIOID, KAPPA) and have ...

• Opioid Receptor

  Cell membrane proteins that bind opioids and trigger intracellular changes which influence the behavior of cells. The endogenous ligands for opioid receptors in mammals include ...

• Ethylketocyclazocine

  A kappa opioid receptor agonist. The compound has analgesic action and shows positive inotropic effects on the electrically stimulated left atrium. It also affects various ...