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Opioid Precursor Processing

Enzymatic processing of POMC, proenkephalin, and prodynorphin.

By Encyclopeptide Editorial | 1 min read
opioid processing precursor

Opioid Precursor Processing

Overview

Enzymatic processing of POMC, proenkephalin, and prodynorphin.

Structure

PropertyValue
NameOpioid Precursor Processing

Mechanism of Action

Prohormone convertases and carboxypeptidase E generate active opioid peptides from precursors.

References

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

Chemical Identity

PropertyValue
NameOpioid Precursor Processing
CategoryNeuropeptides

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