β - Endorphin (human)
| Name | β - Endorphin (human) |
| Category | Endorphins, MPF, Neoendorphins |
| One Letter Code | YGGFMTSEKSQTPLVTLFKNAIIKNAYKKGE |
| Three Letter Code | {Tyr}{Gly}{Gly}{Phe}{Met}{Thr}{Ser}{Glu}{Lys}{Ser}{Gln}{Thr}{Pro}{Leu}{Val}{Thr}{Leu}{Phe}{Lys}{Asn}{Ala}{Ile}{Ile}{Lys}{Asn}{Ala}{Tyr}{Lys}{Lys}{Gly}{Glu} |
| Molecular Weight | 3465.100 |
| Application | Opioid Research |
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