Abstract
Four analogs of human β‐endorphin have been synthesized and their opiate activities have been determined. One of the analogs, [27‐phenylalanine, 31‐glycine]‐βh‐endorphin, was shown to possess an analgesic potency greater than that of the natural peptide.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 323-328 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | International Journal of Peptide and Protein Research |
Volume | 11 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jan 1 1978 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- opiate activity
- peptide synthesis
- β‐endorphin
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biochemistry