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Enkephalins  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • One of the three major families of endogenous opioid peptides. The enkephalins are pentapeptides that are widespread in the central and peripheral nervous systems and in the adrenal medulla.

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Entry terms

  • Enkephalin

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-WM4SBXQZ-W

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