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Rabbit Anti-gamma Endorphin antibody
Gamma-endorphin is a polypeptide that is characterized by the presence of 17 amino acids, only one more than alpha-endorphin. Similar to other endorphins, research focusing upon gamma-endorphin has been ongoing since its discovery in the 1970s. However, most of the information about the its exact role within the body is speculation that has yet to be proven. Some studies have indicated, that the polypeptide has antipsychotic effects on a certain category of patients suffering from schizophrenia, while others suggest that gamma-endorphin may act to help regulate blood pressure.
Function:
ACTH stimulates the adrenal glands to release cortisol.
MSH (melanocyte-stimulating hormone) increases the pigmentation of skin by increasing melanin production in melanocytes.
Beta-endorphin and Met-enkephalin are endogenous opiates.
Subcellular Location:
Secreted.
Similarity:
Belongs to the POMC family.
SWISS:
P01189
Gene ID:
5443
Database links:
Entrez Gene: 5443 Human
Entrez Gene: 18976 Mouse
Entrez Gene: 24664 Rat
Omim: 176830 Human
SwissProt: P01190 Cow
SwissProt: P01189 Human
SwissProt: P01193 Mouse
SwissProt: P01194 Rat
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