alpha-Endorphin
| Definition: |
An endogenous opioid peptide derived from the pro-opiomelanocortin precursor. It differs from GAMMA-ENDORPHIN by one amino acid. |
| Notes: |
BETA-ENDORPHIN & GAMMA-ENDORPHIN are also available; /biosyn /physiol permitted |
| Also Called: |
alpha-Endorphin, Sheep |
| CAS Type 1 Name: |
CAS Number: |
61512-76-3 |
| Previously Indexed: |
Opioid Peptides (1980-1994) |
alpha-Endorphin Definitions and Terms
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