Enkephalin, Leucine

Name
Enkephalin, Leucine
Accession Number
DBCAT001902
Description

One of the endogenous pentapeptides with morphine-like activity. It differs from MET-ENKEPHALIN in the LEUCINE at position 5. Its first four amino acid sequence is identical to the tetrapeptide sequence at the N-terminal of BETA-ENDORPHIN.

Drugs
DrugDrug Description
DADLEA delta-selective opioid (ANALGESICS, OPIOID). It can cause transient depression of mean arterial blood pressure and heart rate.
Drugs & Drug Targets
DrugTargetType
DADLESolute carrier organic anion transporter family member 1B1transporter