Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
Endogenous opioid peptide
Neuropeptide |
| gptkbp:binds |
Opioid receptors
|
| gptkbp:category |
hormone
neurotransmitter Opioid peptide |
| gptkbp:chemicalFormula |
Varies by type
|
| gptkbp:discoveredBy |
gptkb:John_Hughes
gptkb:Hans_Kosterlitz |
| gptkbp:discoveredIn |
1975
|
| gptkbp:effect |
Addiction potential
Analgesia Feeling of well-being Reduced perception of pain |
| gptkbp:etymology |
Endogenous morphine
|
| gptkbp:firstIsolatedFrom |
Pig brain
Pituitary gland |
| gptkbp:function |
gptkb:Euphoria
Stress reduction Pain relief Immune system modulation Regulation of appetite Release of sex hormones |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Endorphins
|
| gptkbp:influencedBy |
gptkb:Pain
gptkb:meditation Music Sexual activity exercise Acupuncture Spicy food Laughter Excitement |
| gptkbp:medicalUse |
Addiction research
Mood disorder research Pain management research |
| gptkbp:producedBy |
gptkb:Central_nervous_system
Pituitary gland |
| gptkbp:receptors |
Delta-opioid receptor
Kappa-opioid receptor Mu-opioid receptor |
| gptkbp:relatedTo |
gptkb:Alpha-endorphin
gptkb:Beta-endorphin gptkb:Dynorphins gptkb:Enkephalins gptkb:Gamma-endorphin |
| gptkbp:structureType |
Peptide
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Sub_Focus
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
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