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Mesh term Receptors, Opioid, kappa

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Receptors, Opioid

Description

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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