Kappa Opioid Receptors
Description
Kappa Opioid Receptors are a sub-type of Opioid Receptors.
These Substances Activate Kappa Opioid Receptors
Opioids
Dynorphins bind to and activate Kappa Opioid Receptors.
Prescribed Medications
Morphine exerts some of its effects by binding to and activating Kappa Opioid Receptors (i.e. it functions as a Kappa Opioid Receptor Agonist).
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