Enkephalins
| 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. |
| Notes: |
GEN or unspecified; prefer specifics; /biosyn /physiol permitted |
| Previously Indexed: |
Nerve Tissue Proteins (1966-Jul 1977),Oligopeptides (1973-Jul 1977) |
Enkephalins Categories.
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Enkephalin, Ala(2)-MePhe(4)-Gly(5)- - An enkephalin analog that selectively binds to the mu opioid receptor. It is used as a model for drug permeability experiments. |
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Enkephalin, D-Penicillamine (2,5)- - A disulfide opioid pentapeptide that selectively binds to the delta opiate receptor (RECEPTORS, OPIOID, DELTA). It possesses antinociceptive activity. |
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Enkephalin, Leucine - Tyrosylglycylglycylphenylalanylleucine. Endogenous pentapeptide with morphine-like activity. The amino acid in position 5 is leucine. |
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Enkephalin, Methionine - Endogenous pentapeptide with morphine-like activity. The amino acid in position 5 is methionine. |
Enkephalins Definitions and Terms
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