Opioid receptor kappa (κ)
- Target Class
- GPCR
- Family
- Opioid
- Official Symbol
- OPRK1
- Species
- Human
- Accession Number
- AF498922
- Alias Names
- K-OR-1; KOR; KOR-1; OPRK; Opiate receptor, kappa-1; kappa opioid receptor; kappa-type opioid receptor; opioid receptor, kappa 1
- Background
Inhibits neurotransmitter release by reducing calcium ion currents and increasing potassium ion conductance. Receptor for dynorphins. May play a role in arousal and regulation of autonomic and neuroendocrine functions.
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Solution Portfolio
Related Family Members:
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| Assay Readout |
Background |
Species |
Cell Line |
| cAMP |
CHO-K1 |
Human |
95-0088C2 |
| Internalization |
U2OS |
Human |
93-0828C3 |
| β-Arrestin |
U2OS |
Human |
93-0234C3 |
| KINOMEscan |
TKscan |
BROMOscan |
NHRscan |
GPCRscan |
PATHscan |
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