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Opioid Reward Circuitry
Endogenous opioids in mesolimbic dopamine reward pathways.
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Opioid Reward Circuitry
Overview
Endogenous opioids in mesolimbic dopamine reward pathways.
Structure
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Opioid Reward Circuitry |
Mechanism of Action
Mu-opioid activation in VTA disinhibits dopamine neurons increasing nucleus accumbens dopamine.
References
- Wikipept Peptide Database
- Primary literature (see individual entries)
Chemical Identity
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Opioid Reward Circuitry |
| Category | Neuropeptides |
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