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Nociceptin: Neuropeptide in Neuroscience Reference

Endogenous ORL1 receptor agonist structurally related to dynorphin. This neuropeptide is involved in neurological signaling and is studied for its roles in b...

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nociceptin orl1 pain

Overview

Endogenous ORL1 receptor agonist structurally related to dynorphin.

Structure

PropertyValue
NameNociceptin

Mechanism of Action

ORL1 agonist with distinct pain-modulating effects opposite to classical opioids in some pathways.

References

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

Chemical Identity

PropertyValue
NameNociceptin
CategoryNeuropeptides

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