The Foundational Science of Endogenous Opioids and Their Receptors

Overview

Journal Adv Neurobiol

Publisher Springer

Date 2024 Jun 14

PMID 38874716

Authors

Simona Tache

Patrick L Kerr

Cristian Sirbu

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Abstract

The function of endogenous opioids spans from initiating behaviors that are critical for survival, to responding to rapidly changing environmental conditions. A network of interconnected systems throughout the body characterizes the endogenous opioid system (EOS). EOS receptors for beta-endorphin, enkephalin, dynorphin, and endomorphin underpin the diverse functions of the EOS across biological systems. This chapter presents a succinct yet comprehensive summary of the structure of the EOS, EOS receptors, and their relationship to other biological systems.

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