Anti-ProDynorphin antibody

Supplementary information

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Biological function summary

This protein influences a variety of physiological processes. Neurons express ProDynorphin in abundant amounts reflecting its importance in neurotransmission where it acts through specific receptors like the kappa opioid receptor. ProDynorphin is not known to function as part of a larger multiprotein complex but its role in signal pathways clearly impacts pain perception emotional response and addiction mechanisms in the central nervous system by releasing dynorphin A peptides among others.

Pathways

Researchers link ProDynorphin to significant opioid receptor pathways and stress response mechanisms. The protein interacts with key molecules such as the kappa opioid receptor influencing the opioid receptor signaling pathway. Another pathway influenced by ProDynorphin involves the dopamine system which connects it through shared roles with the peptide proenkephalin leading to potential impacts on reward and mood regulations due to dopamine's activity in these contexts.