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Biosynthesis and distribution of opioid peptides
- Source :
- Journal of Endocrinological Investigation. 6:139-149
- Publication Year :
- 1983
- Publisher :
- Springer Science and Business Media LLC, 1983.
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Abstract
- Group III opioid peptides are derived from proenkephalin B. The processing of this precursor peptide is still only partly understood and we still do not know how many final products come from proenkephalin B and whether Leu-enkephalin is produced from Group III peptides. However, potent biologic activity of Group III opioid peptides and existence of opiate-receptors specific for these peptides (k receptors) strongly suggest that Group III opioid peptides are not precursors of Leu-enkephalin but bioactive substances per se. Further studies should clarify details of the processing of proenkephalin B.
- Subjects :
- beta-Lipotropin
endocrine system
Pro-Opiomelanocortin
Enkephalin
Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Peptide
Dynorphins
chemistry.chemical_compound
Endocrinology
Adrenocorticotropic Hormone
Biosynthesis
Ileum
Pituitary Hormones, Anterior
Animals
Humans
Distribution (pharmacology)
Melanocyte-Stimulating Hormones
Endorphins
Protein Precursors
Receptor
Opioid peptide
chemistry.chemical_classification
Chemistry
beta-Endorphin
Brain
Enkephalins
Proenkephalin
Biochemistry
Adrenal Medulla
Gastric Mucosa
Pituitary Gland
Subjects
Details
- ISSN :
- 17208386 and 03914097
- Volume :
- 6
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- Journal of Endocrinological Investigation
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi.dedup.....d2f89861fba0e662c69d9160f594f313