Enkephalins

DBCAT001903Pharmacologic class

One of the three major families of endogenous opioid peptides. The enkephalins are pentapeptides that are widespread in the central and peripheral nervous systems and in the adrenal medulla. A DrugBank category of 5 drugs. 1 of them is approved.

Also known as: Enkephalin
Drugs: Aminolevulinic acid
DADLE
DPDPE
Metenkefalin
Metkephamid

What you can answer from here — as of August 24, 2016

5DrugsEach linked to its full drug card

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6Drug targetsEvery drug–target pair in the class, with bond type

17Marketed productsAcross the regions we cover, with dosage forms and routes

2Routes of administrationHow the drugs in this class are given

1SubcategoryNarrower classes within this one

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