kappa Opioid Receptors

A class of opioid receptors recognized by its pharmacological profile. Kappa opioid receptors bind dynorphins with a higher affinity than endorphins which are themselves preferred to enkephalins.

Also Known As:

kappa Opioid Receptor; Receptors, Opioid, kappa; kappa Receptor; Opioid Receptor, kappa; Receptor, kappa; Receptor, kappa Opioid; Opioid Receptors, kappa; Receptors, kappa; Receptors, kappa Opioid; kappa Receptors

Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins: 1
- Proteins: 496323
  - Membrane Proteins: 10262
    - Cell Surface Receptors: 2156
      - G-Protein-Coupled Receptors: 4858
        Opioid Receptors: 3764
        kappa Opioid Receptors: 798
      - Peptide Receptors: 1208
        Neuropeptide Receptors: 97
        Opioid Receptors: 3764
        kappa Opioid Receptors: 798
      - Neurotransmitter Receptors: 577
        Neuropeptide Receptors: 97
        Opioid Receptors: 3764
        kappa Opioid Receptors: 798

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Disease

Drug/Important Bio-Agent (IBA)