Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Enables nociceptin receptor activity. Involved in neuron-neuron synaptic transmission and sensory perception of pain. Is active in synaptic membrane. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; central nervous system; genitourinary system; liver and biliary system; and peripheral nervous system ganglion. Orthologous to human OPRL1 (opioid related nociceptin receptor 1).