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Endomorphin — Endomorphins are two endogenous opioid peptides. Endomorphin 1 (Tyr Pro Trp Phe NH2) and endomorphin 2 (Tyr Pro Phe Phe NH2) are tetrapeptides with the highest known affinity and specificity for the μ opioid receptor. It is assumed that… … Wikipedia
endomorphin — n.; see endorphin … The new mediacal dictionary
endorphin — endomorphin; n. one of a group of chemical compounds, similar to the encephalins, that occur naturally in the brain and have pain relieving properties similar to those of the opiates. They are also responsible for sensations of pleasure. The… … The new mediacal dictionary
Opioid — Endogenous opioid peptides Skeletal molecular images Adrenorphin Amidorphin Casomorphin … Wikipedia
Tetrapeptide — A tetrapeptide is a peptide consisting of four amino acids joined by peptide bonds. Many tetrapeptides are pharmacologically active, often showing affinity and specificity for a variety of receptors in protein protein signaling. Present in nature … Wikipedia
endomorphins — Lackie Endogenous peptides (endomorphin 1, YPWF NH2; endomorphin 2, YPFF NH2) with high selective affinity for m opiate receptor … Dictionary of molecular biology
Melanocyte-inhibiting factor — Systematic (IUPAC) name (S) N ((S) 1 (2 amino 2 oxoethylamino) 4 methyl 1 oxopentan 2 yl)pyrrolidine 2 carboxamide Clinical data MedlineP … Wikipedia
Morphine — This article is about the drug. For other meanings, see Morphine (disambiguation). Morphia redirects here. For other uses, see Morphia (disambiguation). Not to be confused with Morphinae, Morphea, or Morpholine. Morphine … Wikipedia
Opiate — For other uses see Opiate (disambiguation), or for the class of drugs see Opioid. Harvesting the poppy pod. In medicine, the term opiate describes any of the narcotic opioid alkaloids found as natural products in the opium poppy plant … Wikipedia
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