| Bioactivity | [Leu5]-Enkephalin TFA is a pentapeptide with morphine like properties. [Leu5]-Enkephalin TFA is a five amino acid endogenous peptide that acts as an agonist at opioid receptors. |
| Target | Opioid receptors |
| CAS | 73563-78-7 |
| Sequence | Tyr-Gly-Gly-Phe-Leu |
| Shortening | YGGFL |
| Formula | C30H38F3N5O9 |
| Molar Mass | 669.65 |
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
| Storage | Please store the product under the recommended conditions in the Certificate of Analysis. |
| Reference | [1]. Leu-enkephalin is a five amino acid endogenous peptide that acts as an agonist at opioid receptors. [2]. Meunier JC, et al. Binding of Leu5-enkephalin and Met5-enkephalin to a particulate fraction from rat cerebrum. FEBS Lett. 1977 May 15;77(2):209-13. |