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Opioid Stress Analgesia

Role of endogenous opioids in stress-induced analgesia.

By Encyclopeptide Editorial | 1 min read
opioid stress analgesia

Opioid Stress Analgesia

Overview

Role of endogenous opioids in stress-induced analgesia.

Structure

PropertyValue
NameOpioid Stress Analgesia

Mechanism of Action

Stress activates POMC and dynorphin systems producing endogenous analgesia.

References

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

Chemical Identity

PropertyValue
NameOpioid Stress Analgesia
CategoryNeuropeptides

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