Recombinant Human Kappa Opioid Receptor protein is a Human Fragment protein, in the 1 to 58 aa range, expressed in Wheat germ and suitable for SDS-PAGE, ELISA, WB.
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Key facts
- Expression system
- Wheat germ
- Tags
- Tag free
- Applications
- SDS-PAGE, ELISA, WB
- Biologically active
- No
Amino acid sequence
M D S P I Q I F R G E P G P T C A P S A C L P P N S S A W F P G W A E P D S N G S A G S E D A Q L E P A H I S P A I
Reactivity data
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Application ELISA | Reactivity Reacts | Dilution info - | Notes - |
Application WB | Reactivity Reacts | Dilution info - | Notes - |
Target data
Function
G-protein coupled opioid receptor that functions as a receptor for endogenous alpha-neoendorphins and dynorphins, but has low affinity for beta-endorphins. Also functions as a receptor for various synthetic opioids and for the psychoactive diterpene salvinorin A. Ligand binding causes a conformation change that triggers signaling via guanine nucleotide-binding proteins (G proteins) and modulates the activity of down-stream effectors, such as adenylate cyclase. Signaling leads to the inhibition of adenylate cyclase activity. Inhibits neurotransmitter release by reducing calcium ion currents and increasing potassium ion conductance. Plays a role in the perception of pain. Plays a role in mediating reduced physical activity upon treatment with synthetic opioids. Plays a role in the regulation of salivation in response to synthetic opioids. May play a role in arousal and regulation of autonomic and neuroendocrine functions.
Alternative names
OPRK, OPRK1, Kappa-type opioid receptor, K-OR-1, KOR-1
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Recombinant Human Kappa Opioid Receptor protein is a Human Fragment protein, in the 1 to 58 aa range, expressed in Wheat germ and suitable for SDS-PAGE, ELISA, WB.
Key facts
- Expression system
- Wheat germ
- Tags
- Tag free
- Applications
- SDS-PAGE, ELISA, WB
- Biologically active
- No
- Accession
- P41145-1
- Animal free
- No
- Species
- Human
- Concentration
- Storage buffer
pH: 8
Constituents: 0.79% Tris HCl, 0.3% Glutathione
Sequence info
Amino acid sequence
- M D S P I Q I F R G E P G P T C A P S A C L P P N S S A W F P G W A E P D S N G S A G S E D A Q L E P A H I S P A I
- Accession
- P41145
- Protein length
- Fragment
- Predicted molecular weight
- 32.01 kDa
- Amino acids
- 1 to 58
- Nature
- Recombinant
Specifications
- Form
- Liquid
General info
- Function
G-protein coupled opioid receptor that functions as a receptor for endogenous alpha-neoendorphins and dynorphins, but has low affinity for beta-endorphins. Also functions as a receptor for various synthetic opioids and for the psychoactive diterpene salvinorin A. Ligand binding causes a conformation change that triggers signaling via guanine nucleotide-binding proteins (G proteins) and modulates the activity of down-stream effectors, such as adenylate cyclase. Signaling leads to the inhibition of adenylate cyclase activity. Inhibits neurotransmitter release by reducing calcium ion currents and increasing potassium ion conductance. Plays a role in the perception of pain. Plays a role in mediating reduced physical activity upon treatment with synthetic opioids. Plays a role in the regulation of salivation in response to synthetic opioids. May play a role in arousal and regulation of autonomic and neuroendocrine functions.
- Sequence similarities
Belongs to the G-protein coupled receptor 1 family.
Storage
- Shipped at conditions
- Dry Ice
- Appropriate short-term storage conditions
- -80°C
- Appropriate long-term storage conditions
- -80°C
- Aliquoting information
- Upon delivery aliquot
- Storage information
- Avoid freeze / thaw cycle
Supplementary info
- This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
- Activity summary
The Kappa Opioid Receptor also known as KOR or kappa receptors is a type of opioid receptor that plays an important role in the nervous system. It is a protein with an approximate mass of 43 kDa. This receptor mainly expresses in the human brain especially in regions involved in pain and stress responses such as the hypothalamus and thalamus. Kappa receptors are involved in modulating neurotransmitter release and can affect synaptic transmission.
- Biological function summary
Kappa opioid receptors mediate pain perception mood regulation and stress response. They form part of a larger receptor family the G-protein coupled receptors (GPCRs) which are critical in cellular signaling. Activation of these receptors can produce analgesic effects differing from other opioid receptors due to their unique mechanism of action. Kappa receptors interact with endogenous ligands called dynorphins which are peptide neurotransmitters involved in natural pain relief processes.
- Pathways
Kappa opioid receptors are integral to the dopaminergic and serotonergic pathways. In the dopaminergic pathway kappa receptors reduce dopamine release influencing the reward system and potentially affecting addiction behaviors. In the serotonergic pathway they modulate serotonin levels connecting to mood and anxiety regulation. These pathways also involve proteins like the mu-opioid receptor and delta-opioid receptor which along with kappa receptors form a complex regulatory network.
- Associated diseases and disorders
Kappa opioid receptors have been linked to depression and drug addiction. In depression dysfunctional kappa receptor activity may disrupt mood regulation contributing to depressive symptoms. The associated protein dynorphin plays a role in this condition by interacting with kappa receptors. In drug addiction these receptors influence the brain's reward circuits impacting addiction severity through altered dopamine signaling. Understanding kappa receptors can offer insights into new therapeutic approaches for these conditions.
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SDS-PAGE - Recombinant Human Kappa Opioid Receptor protein (ab114296)
12.5% SDS-PAGE image showing ab114296 at approx 32.01 kDa. Stained with Coomassie Blue.
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