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Opioid Neuroendocrine: Neuropeptide in Neuroscience Refer...

Effects on hypothalamic-pituitary axes including cortisol and GH. This neuropeptide is involved in neurological signaling and is studied for its roles in bra...

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opioid neuroendocrine hypothalamus

Overview

Effects on hypothalamic-pituitary axes including cortisol and GH.

Structure

PropertyValue
NameOpioid Neuroendocrine

Mechanism of Action

Endogenous opioids tonically inhibit CRH and modulate multiple neuroendocrine axes.

References

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

Chemical Identity

PropertyValue
NameOpioid Neuroendocrine
CategoryNeuropeptides

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