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Endorphins

Known as: Endorphin, Endorphins [Chemical/Ingredient] 
One of the three major groups of endogenous opioid peptides. They are large peptides derived from the PRO-OPIOMELANOCORTIN precursor. The known… 
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Narrower (23)

DynorphinsEnkephalinsMCRT peptideTyr-cav, rat

Broader (9)

Endogenous OpiatesNeuropeptidesNeuroregulatorsNeurotransmitter Agents
In BloodOpioid ReceptorPro-OpiomelanocortinProcess of secretion

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Highly Cited
1986
Highly Cited
1986
Pituitary hormone response to cigarette smoking
Highly Cited
1985
Highly Cited
1985
Interaction of Opiates with Opioid Binding Sites in the Bovine Adrenal Medulla: I. Interaction with δ and μ Sites
Abstract: In the present study we examined the interaction of opiates with the δ and μ opioid binding sites in the bovine adrenal… 
Review
1985
Review
1985
Lymphocyte production of endorphins and endorphin-mediated immunoregulatory activity.
The immune and neuroendocrine systems appear able to communicate with each other by virtue of signal molecules (hormones) and… 
Highly Cited
1984
Highly Cited
1984
The mammalian hypophysial pars tuberalis: a comparative immunocytochemical study.
Highly Cited
1983
Highly Cited
1983
Co-existence of unrelated peptides in oxytocin and vasopressin terminals of rat neurohypophyses: Immunoreactive methionine5-enkephalin-, leucine5- enkephalin- and cholecystokinin-like substances
Review
1983
Review
1983
Neuroendocrine effects of endogenous opioid peptides in human subjects: A review
Highly Cited
1981
Highly Cited
1981
Opiate receptors and anterior pituitary hormone secretion in man. Effect of naloxone infusion.
The role of endogenous opioid receptors on anterior pituitary hormone secretion was evaluated by the administration of the opioid… 
Review
1979
Review
1979
CNS effects of peripherally administered brain peptides.
Highly Cited
1979
Highly Cited
1979
Putative enkephalin precursors in bovine adrenal medulla.
Highly Cited
1979
Highly Cited
1979
SENSITIVITY TO ENKEPHALIN AS A CAUSE OF NON-INSULIN DEPENDENT DIABETES
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