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endogenous opioid
Used for:
endogenous opiate
Broader Terms:
cell communication molecule
Narrower Terms:
endorphin
Narrower Terms:
nociceptin
Scope Note:
family of endogenous compounds, including peptides, which mimic the action of opiates on neurons, lymphocytes, and other cells; involved in pain suppression and other neurobehavioral phenomena; for opiate drugs use OPIATE ALKALOID.
Term Number:
4001-0097
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