Bioactivity | β-Endorphin, an endogenous opioid neuropeptide, is an opioid receptor agonist. β-Endorphin binds preferentially to μ-opioid receptors and is produced in certain neurons of the central and peripheral nervous system and is one of three endorphins produced in humans. β-Endorphin can be used to reduce stress and maintain homeostasis in the body and is involved in neurological pain perception regulation[1]. |
Name | β-Endorphin (6-31), human |
Shortening | TSEKSQTPLVTLFKNAIIKNAYKKGE |
Formula | C131H218N34O40 |
Molar Mass | 2909.38 |
Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
Storage | Please store the product under the recommended conditions in the Certificate of Analysis. |