Biologically Active Substance
beta-endorphin
be·ta en·dor·phin [ bey-tuh-en-dawr-fin, bee- ]
Subclass of:
Pro-Opiomelanocortin;
Endorphins
Definitions related to beta-endorphin:
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A 31-amino acid peptide that is the C-terminal fragment of BETA-LIPOTROPIN. It acts on OPIOID RECEPTORS and is an analgesic. Its first four amino acids at the N-terminal are identical to the tetrapeptide sequence of METHIONINE ENKEPHALIN and LEUCINE ENKEPHALIN.NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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A substance produced in the brain, especially in the pituitary gland, that blocks the sensation of pain. It is produced in response to pain, exercise, and other forms of stress. It is a type of polypeptide hormone.NCI Dictionary of Cancer TermsU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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(beta endorphin) An endogenous opioid-like substance found in the hypothalamus and pituitary gland that produces a sense of well-being, euphoria, and can reduce physical and emotional pain.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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