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Opioid Enteric Nervous System: Comprehensive Peptide Refe...

Opioid peptides in enteric and peripheral sensory neurons. This neuropeptide is involved in neurological signaling and is studied for its roles in brain func...

By Encyclopeptide Editorial | 1 min read
opioid peripheral enteric

Overview

Opioid peptides in enteric and peripheral sensory neurons.

Structure

PropertyValue
NameOpioid Enteric Nervous System

Mechanism of Action

Enteric opioid peptides regulate gut motility while peripheral opioids modulate inflammatory pain.

References

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

Chemical Identity

PropertyValue
NameOpioid Enteric Nervous System
CategoryNeuropeptides

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