DYN-1-13
Dynorphin A (1-13)
YGGFLRRIRPKLK Amino Acids · MW: 1571.79
Amino Acids
YGGFLRRIRPKLK
Molecular Weight
1571.79
Half-life
minutes
Research Score
4.5
Studies
84
Storage
Store lyophilized at -20°C, reconstituted at 2-8°C
What is DYN-1-13?
An endogenous opioid peptide fragment derived from prodynorphin and active at kappa-opioid receptors. It is used in research on pain, stress, dysphoria, and reward circuitry.
Key Benefits & Mechanisms
kappa-opioid signaling
stress response
analgesia research
Research Summary
Dynorphin A (1-13) is a real, documented prodynorphin-derived peptide used as a model kappa-opioid ligand. It is valuable for studying opioid receptor subtype selectivity and downstream effects in the CNS.
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