Enkephalins

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.

Year introduced: 1983(Aug 1977)

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Tree Number(s): D12.644.400.575.281, D12.776.631.650.575.281

MeSH Unique ID: D004745

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Enkephalin

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Receptors, Opioid

Pharmacologic Action:

Neurotransmitter Agents

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Chemicals and Drugs Category

Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins

Peptides

Neuropeptides

Opioid Peptides

Enkephalins

Enkephalin, Ala(2)-MePhe(4)-Gly(5)-

Enkephalin, D-Penicillamine (2,5)-

Enkephalin, Leucine

Enkephalin, Leucine-2-Alanine

Enkephalin, Methionine

D-Ala(2),MePhe(4),Met(0)-ol-enkephalin

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Chemicals and Drugs Category

Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins

Proteins

Nerve Tissue Proteins