Mu Opioid Receptors

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Mu Opioid Receptors are a sub-type of Opioid Receptor located primarily in areas of the Central Nervous System (including the Thalamus (Medial Thalamus), Midbrain (Locus Coeruleus and Periaqueductal Gray Matter areas), Medulla (Raphe Nucleus) and the Spinal Cord).

 

Biological Function of Mu Receptors

Nervous System

 Activation of the Mu1 sub-type of Mu Opioid Receptors reduces the sensation of Pain (i.e. causes analgesia).

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