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Neuropeptides intermediate

Morphiceptin

morphiceptin is an opioid neuropeptide that modulates pain, reward, and stress responses through opioid receptor activation.

By Encyclopeptide Editorial | 1 min read
morphiceptin opioid peptide neuropeptides

Chemical Identity

PropertyValue
Peptide Namemorphiceptin
TypeOpioid peptide
SourceMammalian
Molecular Weight3725 Da

Description

morphiceptin 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

morphiceptin has been studied extensively for its:

  • Mechanism of action
  • Structure-activity relationships
  • Clinical applications
  • Drug development potential

References

  1. Encyclopeptide Database. “morphiceptin” monograph. encyclopeptide.com.

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