H-Tyr-Gly-Gly-Phe-Leu-Arg-Arg-Ile-Arg-Pro-OH

Dynorphin A (1-10) an endogenous opioid neuropeptide, binds to extracellular loop 2 of the κ-opioid receptor. Dynorphin A (1-10) also blocks NMDA-activated current with an IC50 of 42.0 μM.

NMDA Receptor; κ Opioid Receptor/KOR

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