LIPOTROPIN FRAGMENT C
\lˈɪpətɹˌɒpɪn fɹˈaɡmənt sˈiː], \lˈɪpətɹˌɒpɪn fɹˈaɡmənt sˈiː], \l_ˈɪ_p_ə_t_ɹ_ˌɒ_p_ɪ_n f_ɹ_ˈa_ɡ_m_ə_n_t s_ˈiː]\
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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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