Endorphins

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.

Year introduced: 1978(Aug 1977)

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Tree Number(s): D12.644.400.575.241, D12.776.631.650.575.241

MeSH Unique ID: D004723

Entry Terms:

• Endorphin

Previous Indexing:

• Nerve Tissue Proteins (1966-Jul 1977)
• Peptides (1966-Jul 1977)

See Also:

• Receptors, Opioid

Pharmacologic Action:

• Neurotransmitter Agents

All MeSH Categories
Chemicals and Drugs Category
Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins
Peptides
Neuropeptides
Opioid Peptides
Endorphins
alpha-Endorphin
beta-Endorphin
gamma-Endorphin

All MeSH Categories
Chemicals and Drugs Category
Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins
Proteins
Nerve Tissue Proteins
Neuropeptides
Opioid Peptides
Endorphins
alpha-Endorphin
beta-Endorphin
gamma-Endorphin