ENDORPHINS
\ɛndˈɔːfɪnz], \ɛndˈɔːfɪnz], \ɛ_n_d_ˈɔː_f_ɪ_n_z]\
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One of the three major groups of endogenous opioid peptides. They are large peptides derived from the pro-opiomelanocortin precursor. The known members of this group are alpha-, beta-, and gamma-endorphin. The term endorphin is also sometimes used to refer to all opioid peptides, but the narrower sense is used here; OPIOID PEPTIDES is used for the broader group.
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