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  • == Opioid receptor == ...[nervous system]]. These receptors play a crucial role in the effects of [[opioid|opioids]], a class of drugs that includes substances such as [[morphine]],
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  • == Delta-opioid receptor == ...n body. The other two are the [[mu-opioid receptor]] (MOR) and the [[kappa-opioid receptor]] (KOR).
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  • == Kappa Opioid Receptor == ...mpounds in the brain, the others being the [[mu-opioid receptor]], [[delta opioid receptor]], and [[nociceptin receptor]].
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  • == Opioid Receptors == ...are dynorphins, enkephalins, endorphins, endomorphins and nociceptin. The opioid receptors are ~40% identical to [[somatostatin receptors]] (SSTRs).
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  • == Opioid Peptide == ...that bind to [[opioid receptors]] in the brain; the term usually refers to endogenous peptides (those produced within the body). Pronounced as /ˈoʊpiɔɪd ˈpe
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  • '''Delta Opioid Receptor''' ...he Greek letter Delta (Δ), used in science to denote change, and the term 'Opioid Receptor', which refers to a type of protein that binds to opioids.
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  • == Kappa-opioid receptor == ...atural peptide that is found in the human body. The pronunciation of Kappa-opioid receptor is /ˈkæpə ˈoʊpiɔɪd rɪˈsɛptər/.
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  • ...(itching) in hemodialysis patients. It is a peripherally restricted kappa opioid receptor (KOR) agonist. ...alanine (F) residues in the molecule, "-like-" refers to its similarity to endogenous opioids, and "-falin" is a common suffix for synthetic peptides.
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  • ...rfɪn/), also known as '''gluteomorphin''', is a bioactive peptide that has opioid activity. It is derived from the incomplete digestion of gliadin, a protein ...ue", and "endorphin" is derived from "endogenous morphine", indicating its opioid properties.
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  • ...rs being [[endorphins]] and [[dynorphins]]. Enkephalins bind to the body's opioid receptors to reduce the perception of pain. * [[Opioid peptide]]
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  • ...to denote the second in a series, and "endorphin", which is derived from "endogenous morphine", meaning morphine produced naturally in the body. ...elaxation. It is considered a natural painkiller because it binds to the [[opioid receptors]] in the brain to prevent the release of [[substance P]], a molec
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  • ...nts are substances that reduce sensitivity to painful stimuli. They can be endogenous (produced within the body) or exogenous (originating from outside the body) * [[Endorphins]]: These are endogenous opioid neuropeptides and peptide hormones in humans and other animals. They are pr
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  • * [[Endorphins]]: Endorphins are endogenous opioid neuropeptides and peptide hormones in humans and other animals. They are pr
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  • * [[Endogenous agonist]] * [[Opioid rotation]]
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