Neuropeptides intermediate
Endorphin Alpha
endorphin-alpha is an opioid neuropeptide that modulates pain, reward, and stress responses through opioid receptor activation.
By Encyclopeptide Editorial | 1 min read
endorphin-alpha opioid peptide neuropeptides
Chemical Identity
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Peptide Name | endorphin-alpha |
| Type | Opioid peptide |
| Source | Mammalian |
| Molecular Weight | 3693 Da |
Description
endorphin-alpha is an opioid neuropeptide that modulates pain, reward, and stress responses through opioid receptor activation.
Biological Function
This opioid peptide plays important roles in:
- Physiological regulation
- Therapeutic potential
- Research applications
Research Significance
endorphin-alpha has been studied extensively for its:
- Mechanism of action
- Structure-activity relationships
- Clinical applications
- Drug development potential
References
- Encyclopeptide Database. “endorphin-alpha” monograph. encyclopeptide.com.
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