endorphins

Also known as endorphin

class=skin-invert-image|thumb|Chemical structure of met-enkephalin

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Endorphins in schizophrenia.ReviewNeuropharmacology · 1981van Ree JM, De Wied D
[Endorphins: structure, roles and biogenesis].ReviewCanadian journal of physiology and pharmacology · 1981Chrétien M, Seidah NG, Scherrer H
[Endorphins in psychiatry].ReviewLa semaine des hopitaux : organe fonde par l'Association d'enseignement medical des hopitaux de Paris · 1982Lajeunesse C, Villeneuve A
"Endorphins" in pituitary and other tissues.ReviewAnnual review of physiology · 1981Imura H, Nakai YDOI: 10.1146/annurev.ph.43.030181.001405
[Endorphins].Pharmazie in unserer Zeit · 1983Angrick MDOI: 10.1002/pauz.19830120501
[Endorphins].LARC medical · 1983Fourati K
[Endorphins].Krankenpflege Journal · 1981Schulz R
[Endorphins].Nihon rinsho. Japanese journal of clinical medicine · 1982Nakai Y, Fukata J, Kinoshita F et al.

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class=skin-invert-image|thumb|Chemical structure of met-enkephalin

Endorphins (contracted from endogenous morphine) are peptides produced in the brain that block the perception of pain and increase feelings of wellbeing. They are produced and stored in the pituitary gland of the brain. Endorphins are endogenous painkillers often produced in the brain and adrenal medulla during physical exercise or orgasm and inhibit pain, muscle cramps, and relieve stress.