Mesh term Enkephalins
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Description
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.Browse to child terms:
Enkephalin, Ala(2)-MePhe(4)-Gly(5)-
Enkephalin, D-Penicillamine (2,5)-
Enkephalin, Leucine
Enkephalin, Methionine
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