C FRAGMENT ENDORPHIN
\sˈiː fɹˈaɡmənt ɛndˈɔːfɪn], \sˈiː fɹˈaɡmənt ɛndˈɔːfɪn], \s_ˈiː f_ɹ_ˈa_ɡ_m_ə_n_t ɛ_n_d_ˈɔː_f_ɪ_n]\
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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.
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Quinones
- Hydrocarbon rings which contain two moieties position. They can be substituted in any position except at the ketone groups.