"met-enkephalin" meaning in English

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Noun

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  1. (biochemistry) One of a pair of pentapeptides, (Tyr-Gly-Gly-Phe-Met) occurring naturally in the brain, that affects pain perception. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Biochemistry Synonyms: metenkephalin Related terms: leu-enkephalin
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