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Kappa Opioid Receptor

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Kappa Opioid Receptor Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Kappa Opioid Receptor?

A class of opioid receptors recognized by its pharmacological profile. Kappa opioid receptors bind dynorphins with a higher affinity than endorphins which are themselves preferred to enkephalins.

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