Name | Tyr-Gly-Gly-Phe-Met-Thr-Ser-Glu-Lys-Ser-Gln-Thr-Pro-Leu-Val-Thr-Leu-Phe-Lys-Asn-Ala-Ile-Ile-Lys-Asn-Ala-Tyr-Lys-Lys-Gly-Glu |
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Synonyms |
beta-endorphin
β-Endorphin, human |
Description | β-Endorphin, human, a prominent endogenous peptide, existing in the hypophysis cerebri and hypothalamus, is an agonist of opioid receptor, with preferred affinity for μ-opioid receptor and δ-opioid receptor; β-Endorphin, human exhibits antinociception activity. |
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Target |
Opioid receptor[1] |
In Vitro | β-Endorphin, human is an agonist of opioid receptor, with preferred affinity for μ-opioid receptor and δ-opioid receptor. β-Endorphin exhibits anti-nociception activity by stimulating ε-opioid receptor, rather than μ-, δ-, and κ-opioid receptor[1]. β-Endorphin has anti-nociception activity. Firstly, β-Endorphin combines together with the opioid receptors in hyperalgesia. Further, β-Endorphin suppresses the release of substance P at the level of spinal cord and blocks the conduction of pain on the primary sensory neurons. Moreover, β-Endorphin activates the endogenous analgesia system located in the CNS. In addition, β-Endorphin inhibits the conduction of pain and agitation of nociceptors to exert an analgesic effect[2]. |
References |
Molecular Formula | C158H251N39O46S |
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Molecular Weight | 3464.98000 |
Exact Mass | 3462.82000 |
PSA | 1428.41000 |
LogP | 4.45260 |
Personal Protective Equipment | Eyeshields;Gloves;type N95 (US);type P1 (EN143) respirator filter |
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Safety Phrases | 22-24/25 |
RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |