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Leu-Enkephalin vs Beta-Endorphin
Complete side-by-side comparison of Leu-Enkephalin and Beta-Endorphin.
Side-by-Side Comparison
Property
Leu-Enkephalin
Beta-Endorphin
Name
Leu-Enkephalin
Beta-Endorphin
Peptide Class
Opioid peptide
Opioid peptide
Category
Pain and Opioid
Pain and Opioid
Dosage Range
N/A
N/A
Half-Life
Minutes
N/A
FDA Status
Not Approved
Not Applicable
Safety Rating
Research Only
Generally Well-Tolerated
Cost Estimate
N/A
N/A
Leu-Enkephalin
Leu-Enkephalin, a pentapeptide with the sequence Tyr-Gly-Gly-Phe-Leu, is an endogenous opioid peptide primarily involved in pain modulation. It functi...
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Beta-Endorphin is a naturally occurring opioid peptide that plays a crucial role in pain management and mood regulation. It is produced by the pituita...
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