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Enkephalins

Peptides that bind to opioid receptors in the brain and gastrointestinal tract.

Endogenous pentapeptide opioids (met-enkephalin, leu-enkephalin) that modulate pain perception and gut motility through opioid receptor signaling.

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  • Advanced Nutrition and Human Metabolism, 8th ed. (Gropper) — Glossary

    Endogenous pentapeptide opioids (met-enkephalin, leu-enkephalin) that modulate pain perception and gut motility through opioid receptor signaling.