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beta-Endorphin
C-Fragment Endorphin; Lipotropin C Fragment; Lipotropin Fragment C; beta-LPH (61-91); C Fragment Endorphin; C Fragment, Lipotropin; C Fragment, beta-Lipotropin; Endorphin, C-Fragment; Fragment C, Lipotropin; Fragment, Lipotropin C
A peptide consisting of amino acid sequence 61-91 of the endogenous pituitary hormone BETA-LIPOTROPIN. The first four amino acids show a common tetrapeptide sequence with METHIONINE- and LEUCINE ENKEPHALIN. The compound shows opiate-like activity. Injection of beta-endorphin induces a profound analgesia of the whole body for several hours. This action is reversed after administration of naloxone.