NOP Receptors

The NOP receptor, (also known as ORL1, N/OFQ receptor), is a member of the opioid family of G-protein-coupled receptors that also includes κ, δ and μ receptors. The human gene encoding the NOP receptor has been localized to chromosome 20 (20q13.33).

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NOP Receptor Agonists

Cat. No. Product Name / Activity
1780 NNC 63-0532
Potent non-peptide NOP agonist; brain penetrant
0910 Nociceptin
Endogenous NOP agonist
3240 SCH 221510
Potent and selective NOP agonist

NOP Receptor Antagonists

Cat. No. Product Name / Activity
2598 (±)-J 113397
Potent and selective NOP antagonist
2481 JTC 801
Selective NOP antagonist
3573 SB 612111 hydrochloride
Selective NOP antagonist

The NOP receptor, (also known as ORL1, N/OFQ receptor), is a member of the opioid family of G-protein-coupled receptors that also includes κ, δ and μ receptors. NOP receptor mRNA is found in high levels in the cortex, anterior olfactory nucleus, lateral septum, hypothalamus, hippocampus, amygdala, central grey, pontine nuclei, interpeduncular nucleus, substantia nigra, raphe complex, locus coeruleus and spinal cord.

The pattern of NOP receptor distribution suggests the involvement of the NOP receptor in motor and balance control, reinforcement and reward, nociception, the stress response, sexual behavior, aggression and autonomic control of physiological processes. The human gene encoding the NOP receptor has been localized to chromosome 20 (20q13.33).

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Literature for NOP Receptors

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Peptides Involved in Appetite Modulation Scientific Review

Peptides Involved in Appetite Modulation Scientific Review

Written by Sonia Tucci, Lynsay Kobelis and Tim Kirkham, this review provides a synopsis of the increasing number of peptides that have been implicated in appetite regulation and energy homeostasis; putative roles of the major peptides are outlined and compounds available from Tocris are listed.

NOP Receptor Gene Data

Species Gene Symbol Gene Accession No. Protein Accession No.
Human OPRL1 NM_000913 P41146
Mouse Oprl1 NM_011012 P35377
Rat Oprl1 NM_031569 P35370