A class of opioid receptors recognized by its pharmacological profile. Mu opioid receptors bind, in decreasing order of affinity, endorphins, dynorphins, met-enkephalin, and leu-enkephalin. They have also been shown to be molecular receptors for morphine.
Also Known As:
mu Opioid Receptor; Receptors, Opioid, mu; Morphine Receptor; mu Receptor; Opioid Receptor, mu; Receptor, Morphine; Receptor, mu; Receptor, mu Opioid; Morphine Receptors; Opioid Receptors, mu; Receptors, Morphine; Receptors, mu; Receptors, mu Opioid; mu Receptors