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Casomorphin: Oligopeptide Research Reference
Opioid peptides derived from casein (milk protein). β-casomorphin-7 (Tyr-Pro-Phe-Pro-Gly-Pro-Ile) is most studied. Activates mu-opioid receptors. May affect ...
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casomorphin peptide research
Overview
Opioid peptides derived from casein (milk protein). β-casomorphin-7 (Tyr-Pro-Phe-Pro-Gly-Pro-Ile) is most studied. Activates mu-opioid receptors. May affect …ndency. Found in cow’s milk and infant formula.
Clinical Significance
This molecule has important therapeutic or diagnostic applications in clinical medicine.
References
- Encyclopeptide Database. “Casomorphin” monograph. encyclopeptide.com.
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