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Dynorphins  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A class of opioid peptides including dynorphin A, dynorphin B, and smaller fragments of these peptides. Dynorphins prefer kappa-opioid receptors (RECEPTORS, OPIOID, KAPPA) and have been shown to play a role as central nervous system transmitters.

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Entry terms

  • 74913-18-1
  • Dynorphin

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-KQMRQM1K-7

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