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Opioid Feeding Regulation: Comprehensive Peptide Reference

Endogenous opioid regulation of feeding behavior and food reward. This neuropeptide is involved in neurological signaling and is studied for its roles in bra...

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opioid feeding appetite

Overview

Endogenous opioid regulation of feeding behavior and food reward.

Structure

PropertyValue
NameOpioid Feeding Regulation

Mechanism of Action

Mu and delta opioid activation in hypothalamus and reward centers stimulates feeding.

References

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

Chemical Identity

PropertyValue
NameOpioid Feeding Regulation
CategoryNeuropeptides

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