Medical Definition of Beta-endorphin
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A peptide consisting of amino acid sequence 61-91 of the endogenous pituitary hormone beta-lipotropin.
The first four amino acids show a common tetrapeptide sequence with methionine- and leucine enkephalin. The compound shows opiate-like activity. Injection of beta-endorphin induces a profound analgesia of the whole body for several hours. This action is reversed after administration of naloxone.
Chemical name: beta-Endorphin
(12 Dec 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Beta-endorphin
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