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Dynorphins (Dynorphin)

A class of opioid peptides including dynorphin A, dynorphin B, and smaller fragments of these peptides. Dynorphins prefer kappa-opioid receptors (RECEPTORS, OPIOID, KAPPA) and have been shown to play a role as central nervous system transmitters.
Also Known As:
Dynorphin; Dynorphin (1-17); Dynorphin A; Dynorphin A (1-17)
Networked: 819 relevant articles (21 outcomes, 87 trials/studies)

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Experts

1. Porreca, Frank: 28 articles (04/2022 - 06/2002)
2. Lai, Josephine: 22 articles (12/2016 - 06/2002)
3. Bakalkin, Georgy: 14 articles (06/2021 - 05/2004)
4. Ossipov, Michael H: 13 articles (11/2010 - 06/2002)
5. Schwarzer, Christoph: 12 articles (01/2022 - 04/2007)
6. Wang, Yong-Xiang: 12 articles (01/2021 - 01/2016)
7. Tsukamura, Hiroko: 11 articles (08/2021 - 02/2010)
8. Lehman, Michael N: 11 articles (10/2019 - 04/2005)
9. Lai, J: 11 articles (01/2004 - 01/2000)
10. Porreca, F: 11 articles (01/2004 - 01/2000)

Related Diseases

1. Pain (Aches)
2. Substance-Related Disorders (Drug Abuse)
3. Peripheral Nervous System Diseases (PNS Diseases)
4. Inflammation (Inflammations)
5. Hyperalgesia

Related Drugs and Biologics

1. Opioid Analgesics (Opioids)
2. Morphine (MS Contin)
3. N-Methyl-D-Aspartate Receptors (NMDA Receptors)
4. kappa Opioid Receptors (kappa Opioid Receptor)
5. Opioid Receptors (Opioid Receptor)
6. Leucine Enkephalin
7. Opiate Alkaloids
8. N-Methylaspartate (NMDA)
9. Analgesics (Analgesic Drugs)
10. Cocaine (Cocaine HCl)

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2. Therapeutics
3. Analgesia
4. Moxibustion
5. Surgical Instruments (Clip)