About The Medical Condition Enkephalin Receptor

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Enkephalin Receptor

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Enkephalin Receptor Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Enkephalin Receptor?

Cell membrane proteins that bind opioids and trigger intracellular changes which influence the behavior of cells. The endogenous ligands for opioid receptors in mammals include three families of peptides, the enkephalins, endorphins, and dynorphins. The receptor classes include mu, delta, and kappa receptors. Sigma receptors bind several psychoactive substances, including certain opioids, but their endogenous ligands are not known.

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