Neuropeptide receptor
A neuropeptide receptor is a type of peptide receptor which binds one or more neuropeptides.
An example is the μ-opioid receptor, which binds to and is activated by the neuropeptide β-endorphin.
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References
External links
- Neuropeptide+receptor at the US National Library of Medicine Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
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