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Endogenous Opioid System: Neuropeptide in Neuroscience Re...

Overview of opioid peptides, receptors, and roles in pain and reward. This neuropeptide is involved in neurological signaling and is studied for its roles in...

By Encyclopeptide Editorial | 1 min read
opioid system overview

Overview

Overview of opioid peptides, receptors, and roles in pain and reward.

Structure

PropertyValue
NameEndogenous Opioid System

Mechanism of Action

Three opioid peptide families acting through mu, delta, kappa, and ORL1 receptors.

References

  • Wikipept Peptide Database
  • Primary literature (see individual entries)

Chemical Identity

PropertyValue
NameEndogenous Opioid System
CategoryNeuropeptides

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