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Opioid Neuroendocrine
Effects on hypothalamic-pituitary axes including cortisol and GH.
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opioid neuroendocrine hypothalamus
Opioid Neuroendocrine
Overview
Effects on hypothalamic-pituitary axes including cortisol and GH.
Structure
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Opioid 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
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Opioid Neuroendocrine |
| Category | Neuropeptides |
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