《英文msh词典》Endorphin,beta
[同义词] Endorphin,beta
[主题词] beta-Endorphin
[中文释义] 内啡肽,β
[英文释义] A peptide consisting of amino acid sequence 61-91 of the endogenous pituitary hormone BETA-LIPOTROPIN. The first four amino acids show a common tetrapeptide sequence with METHIONINE- and LEUCINE ENKEPHALIN. The compound shows opiate-like activity. Injection of beta-endorphin induces a profound analgesia of the whole body for several hours. This action is reversed after administration of naloxone.