[Nociceptin]: Ligand of the opioid receptor-like receptor OPRL1. It may act as a transmitter in the brain by modulating nociceptive and locomotor behavior. May be involved in neuronal differentiation and development. ; [Nocistatin]: Blocks nociceptin action in pain transmission by inhibiting nociceptin-induced hyperalgesia and allodynia. ; [Orphanin FQ2]: Has potent analgesic activity.