FEATURES

FAMILY

DESCRIPTION

Also known as PENK_HUMAN, PENK. Competes with and mimic the effects of opiate drugs. They play a role in a number of physiologic functions, including pain perception and responses to stress., Competes with and mimic the effects of opiate drugs. They play a role in a number of physiologic functions, including pain perception and responses to stress., Increases glutamate release in the striatum and decreases GABA concentration in the striatum., Increases glutamate release in the striatum.

EXTERNAL LINKS

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enzyme classification
PhosphoSitePlus

PENK

Proenkephalin-A

PENK

Molecular Synopsis