Dynorphins

GPTKB entity

Statements (34)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:endogenous_opioid_peptide
peptide
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:depression
addiction
chronic pain
stress-related disorders
gptkbp:binds gptkb:delta-opioid_receptor
gptkb:kappa-opioid_receptor
gptkb:mu-opioid_receptor
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:Avram_Goldstein
gptkbp:effect can affect learning and memory
can inhibit neurotransmitter release
can produce analgesia
can produce dysphoria
gptkbp:encodedBy PDYN gene
gptkbp:firstDescribed 1979
gptkbp:foundIn gptkb:pituitary_gland
gptkb:spinal_cord
central nervous system
hypothalamus
gptkbp:function modulation of pain
regulation of stress response
control of appetite
modulation of addiction
regulation of emotion
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Dynorphins
gptkbp:majorForms dynorphin A
dynorphin B
neo-endorphin
gptkbp:precursorProtein gptkb:prodynorphin
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:enkephalins
endorphins
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Endorphins
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7