Term Name: | opioid growth factor receptor activity |
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Synonyms: | met-enkephalin receptor activity, metenkefalin receptor activity, methionine enkephalin receptor activity |
Definition: | Combining with the opioid growth factor (OGF, met-enkephalin) and transmitting the signal across the nuclear membrane. Met-enkephalin is an endogenous opioid peptide that binds to opioid and opioid growth factor receptors, regulating tissue growth in a variety of cellular processes. |
Ontology: | GO: Molecular Function [GO:0140625] QuickGO AmiGO |