Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.4.0)
Enables G protein-coupled opioid receptor activity. Involved in locomotory behavior; regulation of saliva secretion; and sensory perception of pain. Located in plasma membrane. Is expressed in several structures, including brain; early conceptus; gut; limb mesenchyme; and uterus. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in several diseases, including alcohol dependence; alcohol use disorder; drug dependence (multiple); neonatal abstinence syndrome; and opioid abuse. Orthologous to human OPRK1 (opioid receptor kappa 1).
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