opioid growth factor receptor activity

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Nameopioid growth factor receptor activity
IDGO_0140625
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Molecular function

Exact synonym

methionine enkephalin receptor activity

Description

Combining with the opioid growth factor (OGF, met-enkephalin) and transmitting the signal across the nuclear membrane. Met-enkephalin is an endogenous opioid peptide that binds to opioid and opioid growth factor receptors, regulating tissue growth in a variety of cellular processes.

Related synonym

met-enkephalin receptor activity, metenkefalin receptor activity

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