Nociceptin Receptor

**Definition:** A member of the opioid subfamily of the G PROTEIN-COUPLED RECEPTORS. It is the receptor for the endogenous neuropeptide nociceptin. It functions in modulating NOCICEPTION and the perception of pain.

**Tree numbers:** - D12.776.543.750.695.620.887 - D12.776.543.750.720.600.610.887 - D12.776.543.750.750.555.610.887

**Synonyms:** - Receptors, ORL1 - Opioid-Receptor-Like 1 Protein - OFQ Receptor - OFQ Receptors - Noci-R - ORL1 Receptor - KOR-3 Protein - MOR-C Protein - ORL1 Receptors - Orphanin FQ Receptor - Orphanin FQ Receptors - Kappa3-Related Opioid Receptor - Opiate Receptor-Like 1 - Opioid Receptor-Like Protein - Nociceptin Receptors - Receptor, OFQ - Receptor, Nociceptin - Receptor, Orphanin FQ