Opioid Peptides
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This paper is the 28th consecutive installment of the annual review of research concerning the endogenous opioid system, now spanning over a quarter-century of research. It summarizes papers published during 2005 that studied the... more
This paper is devoted to opioid peptides derived from milk proteins. The evolutionary aspect of the biological activity of proteins and peptides, protein precursors, amino acid sequences of opioid peptides, and their biological activity... more
The aim of this work was to prepare the procedure for the evaluation of the opioid activity of milk products. Peptides from acidophilic milk were extracted with methanol/chloroform mixture (2:1 v/v) and from Gouda cheese with the same... more
The delta opioid receptor (DOP) belongs to the Class A, rhodopsin-like family of G protein-coupled receptors. Although this receptor has a high level of similarity with the other opioid receptors, it displays unique aspects and functions.... more
Alcohol dependence is a chronically relapsing disorder characterized by compulsive drug seeking and drug taking, loss of control in limiting intake, and the emergence of a withdrawal syndrome in the absence of the drug. Accumulating... more