Description
Endomorphin-1isanendogenousagoNISTatμ-opioidreceptors(μORs)inthespinalcord;itexhibitsantinociceptive/analgesic,immunosuppressive,andpro-angiogenicactivities.Endomorphin-1increasespainthresholdsinanimalmodelsofthermalpainandinhibitstheformationofantibodiesinothercellularmodels.InHUVECs,thispeptidestimulatesproliferation,migration,adhesion,andtubeformation.
References
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