dynorphin receptor activity

Term ID

GO:0038048

Synonyms

• kappa-opioid receptor activity

Definition

Combining with a dynorphin peptide, and transmitting the signal across the membrane by activating an associated G-protein. Dynorphin is any opioid peptide that is generated by cleavage of the precursor protein prodynorphin. Dynorphin

References

Ontology

GO: Molecular Function    QuickGO    AmiGO