beta-endorphin receptor activity

Term ID

GO:0004979

Synonyms

• mu-opioid receptor activity

Definition

Combining with beta-endorphin, and transmitting the signal across the membrane by activating an associated G-protein. Beta-endorphin is a peptide, 31 amino acids long, resulting from processing of the precursor proopiomelanocortin (POMC). Beta-endorphin

References

Ontology

GO: Molecular Function    QuickGO    AmiGO