Nociceptin receptor
Nociceptin receptor (pronounced: noh-sih-SEP-tin reh-SEP-tor), also known as the Opioid receptor NOP, is a protein that in humans is encoded by the OPRL1 gene.
Etymology
The term "nociceptin" is derived from the Latin "nocere", meaning "to harm", and "receptor", which is derived from the Latin "recipere", meaning "to receive". This reflects the receptor's role in receiving signals that cause harm or discomfort.
Function
The Nociceptin receptor is a G protein-coupled receptor that interacts with the opioid-like peptide nociceptin. It is involved in a wide range of biological functions, including pain, anxiety, depression, and drug abuse.
Related Terms
- Nociceptin: The peptide that interacts with the nociceptin receptor.
- G protein-coupled receptor: A large protein family of receptors that sense molecules outside the cell and activate inside signal transduction pathways.
- OPRL1: The gene that encodes the nociceptin receptor.
- Opioid receptor: A type of protein that interacts with opioids. The nociceptin receptor is considered a type of opioid receptor.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Nociceptin receptor
- Wikipedia's article - Nociceptin receptor
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