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dynorphin

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dynorphin /dy·nor·phin/ (di-nor´fin) any of a family of opioid peptides found throughout the central and peripheral nervous systems; most are agonists at opioid receptor sites. Some are probably involved in pain regulation and others in the hypothalamic regulation of eating and drinking.
dynorphin
[dīnôr′fən]
an endogenous opioid derived from the prohormone prodynorphin. It is a neuroactive peptide with potent analgesic effects.


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Research suggests that this response is mediated by the stress-evoked release of dynorphins, the "feel bad" brain signals.
In contrast to the new work, some experiments have shown that dynorphin actually promotes pain.
Dynorphin A is being developed as an analgesic agent, initially as an adjunct to opioid therapy.
 
 
 
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