| Literature DB >> 33754230 |
Catherine Cahill1, Hugo A Tejeda2, Mariana Spetea3, Chongguang Chen4, Lee-Yuan Liu-Chen5.
Abstract
This chapter provides a general introduction to the dynorphins (DYNs)/kappa opioid receptor (KOR) system, including DYN peptides, neuroanatomy of the DYNs/KOR system, cellular signaling, and in vivo behavioral effects of KOR activation and inhibition. It is intended to serve as a primer for the book and to provide a basic background for the chapters in the book.Entities:
Keywords: In vivo pharmacology; KOR/dynorphins; Neuroanatomy; Review; Signaling
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Year: 2022 PMID: 33754230 PMCID: PMC9013522 DOI: 10.1007/164_2021_433
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Handb Exp Pharmacol ISSN: 0171-2004