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Enkephalins

Known as: Enkephalin, Enkephalins [Chemical/Ingredient] 
One of the three major families of endogenous opioid peptides. The enkephalins are pentapeptides that are widespread in the central and peripheral… 
National Institutes of Health

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BW 942CEK 209Enkephalin, LeucineFW 34569

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Endogenous OpiatesEndorphinsNeurotransmitter Agents
In BloodNucleus Raphe MagnusOpioid ReceptorPeptides

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Highly Cited
1996
Highly Cited
1996
The structure and fragmentation of Bn (n≥3) ions in peptide spectra
Review
1988
Review
1988
Design of peptides and proteins.
Highly Cited
1988
Highly Cited
1988
On-line capillary zone electrophoresis-ion spray tandem mass spectrometry for the determination of dynorphins.
Highly Cited
1988
Highly Cited
1988
On the multiple‐minima problem in the conformational analysis of polypeptides. II. An electrostatically driven Monte Carlo method—tests on poly(L‐alanine)
A new approach to the multiple‐minima problem in protein folding is presented. It is assumed that the molecule is driven toward… 
Highly Cited
1983
Highly Cited
1983
Peptidergic innervation of the human male genital tract.
Highly Cited
1981
Highly Cited
1981
Enkephalins co-exist with oxytocin and vasopressin in nerve terminals of rat neurohypophysis
Evidence is accumulating that opiates inhibit the release of oxytocin and vasopressin by acting on nerve terminals in the… 
Highly Cited
1980
Highly Cited
1980
An about 50,000-dalton protein in adrenal medulla: a common precursor of [Met]- and [Leu]enkephalin.
A protein that may be an enkephalin precursor has been identified in extracts of bovine adrenal medulla. This protein (about 50… 
Review
1979
Review
1979
CNS effects of peripherally administered brain peptides.
Highly Cited
1979
Highly Cited
1979
Two distinct enkephalinases: solubilization, partial purification and separation from angiotensin converting enzyme.
Highly Cited
1978
Highly Cited
1978
Cardiovascular effects of morphine and opioid peptides following intracisternal administration in chloralose-anesthetized rats.
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