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Met-enkephalin in DPMC SUV
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Structural highlights
FunctionPENK_HUMAN Met- and Leu-enkephalins compete with and mimic the effects of opiate drugs. They play a role in a number of physiologic functions, including pain perception and responses to stress. PENK(114-133) and PENK(237-258) increase glutamate release in the striatum. PENK(114-133) decreases GABA concentration in the striatum. See AlsoContents | ||||||||||||||||||
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