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G protein-coupled enkephalin receptor activity

Term ID
GO:0038046
Synonyms
  • delta-opioid receptor activity
  • enkephalin receptor activity
Definition
Combining with an enkephalin, and transmitting the signal across the membrane by activating an associated G-protein. A enkephalin is a pentapeptide (Tyr-Gly-Gly-Phe-Met or Tyr-Gly-Gly-Phe-Leu) involved in regulating nociception in the body. Enkephalin
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