Term Name: G protein-coupled enkephalin receptor activity
Synonyms: delta-opioid receptor activity, enkephalin receptor activity
Definition: Combining with an enkephalin, and transmitting the signal across the membrane by activating an associated G-protein. A enkephalin is a pentapeptide (Tyr-Gly-Gly-Phe-Met or Tyr-Gly-Gly-Phe-Leu) involved in regulating nociception in the body.
Ontology: GO: Molecular Function [GO:0038046]    QuickGO    AmiGO

Relationships
is a type of: G protein-coupled opioid receptor activity G protein-coupled peptide receptor activity