ENDORPHIN
\ɛndˈɔːfɪn], \ɛndˈɔːfɪn], \ɛ_n_d_ˈɔː_f_ɪ_n]\
Definitions of ENDORPHIN
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a neurochemical occurring naturally in the brain and having analgesic properties
By Princeton University
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a neurochemical occurring naturally in the brain and having analgesic properties
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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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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Procollagen Proline Dioxygenase
- mixed-function oxygenase that catalyzes hydroxylation prolyl-glycyl-containing-peptide, usually in protocollagen, hydroxyprolylglycyl-peptide. The enzyme utilizes molecular oxygen with a concomitant oxidative decarboxylation of 2-oxoglutarate to succinate. EC 1.14.11.2.