Biology:Neuropeptide receptor

Short description: Cell surface receptors that bind specific neuropeptides

A neuropeptide receptor is a type of peptide receptor which binds one or more neuropeptides.

An example is the μ-opioid receptor, which binds to and is activated by the neuropeptide β-endorphin.

See also

• Neurotransmitter receptor

External links

• Neuropeptide+receptor at the US National Library of Medicine Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)