Kappa Opioid Receptors

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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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