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Neuropeptides intermediate

Leucine-Enkephalin-Arg6

Extended enkephalin with C-terminal arginine for increased stability.

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enkephalin opioid delta-receptor

Leucine-Enkephalin-Arg6

Overview

Extended enkephalin with C-terminal arginine for increased stability.

Structure

PropertyValue
NameLeucine-Enkephalin-Arg6

Mechanism of Action

C-terminal extension provides protease resistance and modified receptor profile.

References

  • Wikipept Peptide Database
  • Primary literature (see individual entries)

Chemical Identity

PropertyValue
NameLeucine-Enkephalin-Arg6
CategoryNeuropeptides

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