Mu1 Receptors

1 min readEvidence-linked topicGreen Medicine Encyclopedia

Description

Mu1 Receptors are a sub-type of Mu Opioid Receptor.

 

Biological Function of Mu1 Receptors

Nervous System

 Activation of Mu1 Receptors causes the sensation of Euphoria.

 Activation of Mu1 Receptors reduces the sensation of Pain (i.e. causes analgesia).

 

These Substances Influence Mu1 Opioid Receptors

Opioids

 Beta-Endorphin activates Mu1 Opioid Receptors.

 

Pharmaceutical/Recreational Drugs

 Opiates (Morphine, Heroin and others) activate Mu1 Opioid Receptors.

 

This is one of more than 5,000 interlinked topics in the Green Medicine Encyclopedia.

Explore the full encyclopedia free