OPRM1
Sensory System · Nociception & Thermal Sensation
Does OPRM1 tell me which pain medicine I should take?
OPRM1 encodes the mu-opioid receptor, part of the body's pain and reward signaling system. A consumer variant alone does not establish an appropriate opioid, dose, or individual addiction risk.
- Common Gene Name
- opioid receptor mu 1
- NCBI Gene ID
- 4988
- Chromosome
- 6
Clinical Evidence Status
Clinical utility not established here
These labels describe available evidence about a gene. They do not classify your variant or recommend a treatment.
Answer Sources
Explore supporting evidence (2 records)
| Condition or drug | Evidence | Grade / status | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opioid addiction | MedlinePlus related condition | Association type varies; no grade assigned here | View source 2017-11 | |
| Alcohol use disorder | MedlinePlus related condition | Association type varies; no grade assigned here | View source 2017-11 |
Source snapshot: 2026-09-09. Consumer text updated: 2026-09-10. Source dates describe the cited records, not a new clinical review.
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