MeSH definition : One of the three major groups of endogenous opioid peptides. They are large peptides
derived from the PRO-OPIOMELANOCORTIN precursor. The known members of this group are
alpha-, beta-, and gamma-endorphin. The term endorphin is also sometimes used to refer
to all opioid peptides, but the narrower sense is used here; OPIOID PEPTIDES is used
for the broader group.;
MeSH synonym : endorphin;
Wikipedia link : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Endorphins;
One of the three major groups of endogenous opioid peptides. They are large peptides
derived from the PRO-OPIOMELANOCORTIN precursor. The known members of this group are
alpha-, beta-, and gamma-endorphin. The term endorphin is also sometimes used to refer
to all opioid peptides, but the narrower sense is used here; OPIOID PEPTIDES is used
for the broader group.