Endorphin

GPTKB entity

Statements (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Endogenous opioid peptide
Neuropeptide
gptkbp:chemicalClass Polypeptide
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:John_Hughes
gptkb:Hans_Kosterlitz
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1975
gptkbp:effect gptkb:Euphoria
Well-being
Analgesia
Reduced perception of pain
gptkbp:etymology Endogenous + morphine
gptkbp:firstIsolatedFrom Pig brain
gptkbp:foundIn gptkb:Central_nervous_system
gptkb:Human_body
Pituitary gland
gptkbp:function Stress reduction
Pain relief
Immune system modulation
Induce feelings of pleasure
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Endorphin
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:Sleep
Appetite
Hormone release
gptkbp:involvedIn gptkb:Stress_response
Immune response
Reward system
Mood regulation
Runner's high
gptkbp:producedBy gptkb:Hypothalamus
Pituitary gland
gptkbp:recipient Delta-opioid receptor
Kappa-opioid receptor
Mu-opioid receptor
gptkbp:relatedTo Opioid receptors
Dynorphin
Enkephalin
gptkbp:subclassOf neurotransmitter
Opioid peptide
gptkbp:subspecies gptkb:Alpha-endorphin
gptkb:Beta-endorphin
gptkb:Gamma-endorphin
gptkbp:triggeredBy gptkb:Pain
Sexual activity
exercise
Spicy food
Laughter
Excitement
gptkbp:type Peptide hormone
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:NaturalMotion
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7