Definition of Dynorphin
1. [n -S]
Medical Definition of Dynorphin
1.
Opiate peptide derived from the hypothalamic precursor pro dynorphin (that also contains the neoendorphin sequences). Contains the penta peptide leu enkephalin sequence. Its binding affinity is greater for the _ type than for the _ type opioid receptor.
This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology
(11 Mar 2008)
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