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Endorphins  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • One of the three major groups of endogenous opioid peptides. They are large peptides derived from the PRO-OPIOMELANOCORTIN precursor. The known members of this group are alpha-, beta-, and gamma-endorphin. The term endorphin is also sometimes used to refer to all opioid peptides, but the narrower sense is used here; OPIOID PEPTIDES is used for the broader group.

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Entry terms

  • Endorphin

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-RM7MPXSD-5

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