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ZPealkaloids   d-out   qh
SN A diverse group of some 5,000 bitter compounds of plant origin containing nitrogen as well as carbon, oxygen, and hydrogen, that are usually physiologically or pharmacologically active (e.g., producing mind-altering or toxic effects). Most medicinal and toxic plants as well as hallucinogenic plants owe their biological activity to alkaloids. Examples include caffeine, morphine, and nicotine. (THC, the primary psychoactive ingredient in marijuana, is an exception.) The term also is applied to synthetic (i.e., made by a chemical process) alkaloids, which have structures similar to plant alkaloids.
NT BF2.2 mescaline    qh   ah
 BJ4.4.2 arecoline    qh   ah
 YT10.2.2 ipecac    qh   ah
+ZQe opioids    qh   ah
 ZT8.8.4e harmine    qh   ah
BT+ZMe organic nitrogen compounds    qh   ah
RT BJ4.4.4e betel nut    qh   ah
+BJ4.8 kava in any form    qh   ah
 YT6.4.2 curare    qh   ah
ZP2e.  bicuculline   qh
HN Introduced 1995.
BT+YW8.6 convulsants    qh   ah
+ZT6.12e isoquinolines    qh   ah
ZP4.  cinchona alkaloids   qh
ZP4.2e.  .  quinidine   qh
BT+YT8.2 antiarrhythmia agents    qh   ah
+ZT6.22e quinolines    qh   ah
ZP4.4e.  .  quinine   qh
BT+YQ4.10.4.2 antimalarials    qh   ah
+ZT6.22e quinolines    qh   ah
ZP4.6e.  .  tubocurarine   qh
ZP6e.  colchicine   qh
HN Introduced 1995.
BT+YR2.2.6 gout suppressants    qh   ah
ZP8.  ergot alkaloids   qh
SN Pharmacologically active ingredients of ergot used medicinally variously for the treatment of mood depression in elderly patients, the treatment of migraine headaches, and the inducement of uterine contractions in expectant mothers. One of the many ergot alkaloids is lysergic amide, from which LSD-25 can be derived.
RT+ZT10 4 or more ring heterocyclic compounds    qh   ah
ZP8.2e.  .  ergoline   qh
NT+BF4 lysergic acid    qh   ah
ZP8.4e.  .  bromocriptine   qh
BT+YP4.6e alcohol withdrawal agents    qh   ah
+YP4.8.2.4 dopaminergic anti-alcohol-craving agents    qh   ah
+YP4.8.12.4 dopaminergic agonists for alcohol-concurrent mental disorders    qh   ah
+YP10.8.6 cocaine blockers    qh   ah
ZP10e.  ibogaine   qh
HN Introduced 1995. ETOH descriptor 2000.
SN An hallucinogen and alkaloid from Tabernanthe iboga.
ST 12-methoxyibogamine
BT+BT6.2.2 schedule I hallucinogens    qh   ah
+YW10e hallucinogens    qh   ah
+ZT6.10e indoles    qh   ah
ZP12e.  physostigmine   qh
BT+YD8.4 cholinesterase inhibitors    qh   ah
+YV10e parasympathomimetics    qh   ah
ZP14e.  pilocarpine   qh
BT+YV10.4 ganglionic stimulants    qh   ah
ZP16e.  pyrrolizidine alkaloids   qh
BT+YX4e carcinogens    qh   ah
ZP18e.  solanaceous alkaloids   qh
NT BD2e nicotine    qh   ah
BT+YV8e parasympatholytics    qh   ah
ZP18.2e.  .  capsaicin   qh
HN Introduced 1995.
ZP18.4e.  .  nicotinic acid   qh
NT BJ4.4.2 arecoline    qh   ah
 ZT4.26.2.6.2e Bay K 8644    qh   ah
BT+YB12e vitamin B complex    qh   ah
+ZT2 heterocyclic acid    qh   ah
ZP18.4.2e.  .  .  niacin   qh
BT+YB12e vitamin B complex    qh   ah
RT GH14.4.6.6e niacin deficiency    qh   ah
ZP18.4.4e.  .  .  nimodipine   qh
HN Introduced 1995.
BT+YT8.8 antihypertensive agents    qh   ah
+YT8.14e calcium channel blockers    qh   ah
+ZT4.26.2.6e dihydropyridine    qh   ah
ZP18.6e.  .  belladonna alkaloid   qh
RT+ZP30e tropane    qh   ah
ZP18.6.2e.  .  .  atropine   qh
BT+BT6.8.6 schedule IV opioids    qh   ah
ZP18.6.4e.  .  .  nicotinamide   qh
BT+YB12e vitamin B complex    qh   ah
+YV8e parasympatholytics    qh   ah
ZP20e.  sparteine   qh
BT+YT8.2 antiarrhythmia agents    qh   ah
ZP22e.  strychnine   qh
BT+YW8.6 convulsants    qh   ah
ZP24e.  salsoline alkaloids   qh
BT+ZT6.12e isoquinolines    qh   ah
ZP24.2e.  .  tetrahydroisoquinoline   qh
HN Introduced 1995.
ST tetrahydroxyisoquinoline
THIQ
THQ
TIQ
NT ZQ12.2.2.2e tetrahydropapaveroline    qh   ah
RT+ZG2.4e acetaldehyde    qh   ah
+ZN2.8.6e dopamine    qh   ah
ZP24.2.2e.  .  .  salsolinol   qh
RT+ZG2.4e acetaldehyde    qh   ah
+ZN2.8.6e dopamine    qh   ah
ZP26e.  rauwolfia alkaloids   qh
BT+YT8.8 antihypertensive agents    qh   ah
+YV12.6 adrenergic neurohumor depleters    qh   ah
RT+ZT10.2e yohimban    qh   ah
ZP26.2e.  .  reserpine   qh
SN One of the alkaloids found in Rauwolfia serpentina (or snakeroot), a plant indigenous to India and neighboring countries, and used in a variety of antipsychotic tranquilizers. Unlike some tranquilizers, it has no anticonvulsant or antihistaminic effects, although the phenothiazine derivatives such as chlorpromazine are preferred in medical and psychiatric practice.
BT+ZT10.2e yohimban    qh   ah
ZP26.4e.  .  yohimbine   qh
BT+YV12.2e alpha-adrenergic receptor blockaders    qh   ah
+ZT10.2e yohimban    qh   ah
ZP28e.  xanthine alkaloids   qh
NT BC2e caffeine    qh   ah
 BC4 theophylline    qh   ah
 WK4.6.4.12.2.2.2 Theobroma cacao    qh   ah
BT+BC caffeine in any form    qh   ah
+ZT6.18.2.2e xanthines    qh   ah
ZP30e.  tropane   qh
NT+BK2e cocaine    qh   ah
RT+ZP18.6e belladonna alkaloid    qh   ah
ZP30.2e.  .  scopolamine   qh
ZP30.2.2e.  .  .  scopolamine derivative   qh
ZP32e.  aporphines   qh
ST aporphine alkaloids
ZP32.2e.  .  apomorphine   qh
SN Produced by reacting morphine with hydrochloric acid, resulting in structural changes.
BT+YP4.6e alcohol withdrawal agents    qh   ah
+YP4.8.10e conditioned alcohol aversion agents    qh   ah
+YP4.8.12.4 dopaminergic agonists for alcohol-concurrent mental disorders    qh   ah
+YV4.2 dopaminergic agents    qh   ah
RT+HK2.12.2e chemical aversion therapy    qh   ah
+ZQ18e synthetic opioids    qh   ah
ZQe.  opioids   d-out   qh
SN This generic term applies to alkaloids from the opium poppy, their synthetic analogues, and related compounds synthesized in the body that interact with specific receptors in the brain, have the capacity to relieve pain, and produce a sense of well-being (euphoria).
      Opium alkaloids and their semisynthetic derivatives include morphine, diacetylmorphine (heroin), hydromorphine, codeine, and oxycodone. Synthetic opioids include levorphanol, propoxyphene, methadone, meperidine (pethidine), and pentazocine. Endogenously occurring compounds with opioid actions include the endorphins and enkephalins.
      "Opioid use disorders" (F11) are among the "mental and behavioral disorders due to psychoactive substance use" in ICD-10.
ST opium alkaloids
NT+BL opioids in any form    qh   ah
+BT6.2.8 schedule I opioids    qh   ah
BT+ZPe alkaloids    qh   ah
RT+YR2e analgesics    qh   ah
+YW4e CNS depressants    qh   ah
ZQ2.  .  opioids by chemical structure   qh
ZQ4.  .  phenanthrene derivative opioids   qh
HN Changed descriptor 1995; through 1995 also use "morphinans."
SN The prototype of this group is morphine. The group also includes compounds that are morphinan derivatives, such as levorphanol. The term morphinans is sometines used both in the narrow sense of morphinan derivatives and in the broad sense of morphine-like opioids.
      In the poppy, the biosynthesis sequence is thebaine, codeine, then morphine. Conversely, codeine can be produced from morphine.
ST morphinan alkaloids
morphinans
morphine-like alkaloids
phenanthrene derivative alkaloids
BT+ZT10 4 or more ring heterocyclic compounds    qh   ah
ZQ4.2.  .  .  morphine and derivatives   qh
SN In some classifications, this group includes codeine. Here we use a narrower definition.
ST morphine derivatives
NT BL2e heroin    qh   ah
+BT6.2.8.4 schedule I morphine derivatives    qh   ah
ZQ4.2.2e.  .  .  .  morphine   qh
SN The principal active ingredient in opium. (Raw opium is composed of approximately 10 percent morphine by weight.) Isolated in 1803 and named after Morpheus, the Greek god of dreams, morphine first received widespread use in the United States during the Civil War. Still one of the most useful of medical drugs, it is considered by some to be superior to all other pain relievers. In addition to pain relief, it reduces drive states and encourages sleep. Since the Harrison Narcotics Act and the spread of heroin use, the recreational use of morphine has declined, although the subjective effects of the two drugs in equivalent potencies are almost identical.
BT+BT6.4.10.4 schedule II opium and derivatives    qh   ah
+BT6.6.6 schedule III opioids    qh   ah
+YW4.2e narcotic analgesics    qh   ah
+ZQ16.2e natural opiates    qh   ah
RT+BL4 opioid product    qh   ah
 BL4.2e opium    qh   ah
 BL6 Papaver somniferum    qh   ah
ZQ4.2.4e.  .  .  .  nalorphine   qh
SN A semisynthetic derivative of morphine, manufactured as Nalline. It counters the depression of the central nervous system created by opiate narcotics and is often valuable in the treatment of narcotic overdoses by abolishing respiratory depression. Nalorphine precipitates pupil dilation in the presence of opiates, which is the basis for the Nalline test.
BT+BT6.6.6 schedule III opioids    qh   ah
+ZQ16.4e semisynthetic opiates    qh   ah
ZQ4.2.6e.  .  .  .  dihydromorphine   qh
ST hydromorphone hydrochloride
BT+YW4.2e narcotic analgesics    qh   ah
+ZQ16.4e semisynthetic opiates    qh   ah
ZQ4.2.8e.  .  .  .  dihydromorphinone   qh
SN Strong analgesic used for moderate to severe pain. Also an antitussive.
ST Dilaudid
hydromorphone
Hymorphan
BT+BT6.4.10.4 schedule II opium and derivatives    qh   ah
+YW4.2e narcotic analgesics    qh   ah
+ZQ16.4e semisynthetic opiates    qh   ah
ZQ4.2.10e.  .  .  .  ethylmorphine   qh
SN Used in ophthalmology
ST Dionin
BT+BT6.4.10.4 schedule II opium and derivatives    qh   ah
+BT6.6.6 schedule III opioids    qh   ah
+BT6.10.4 schedule V opioids    qh   ah
+ZQ16.4e semisynthetic opiates    qh   ah
ZQ4.2.12.  .  .  .  oxymorphone   qh
ST Dihydrohydroxymorphinone
BT+BT6.4.10.4 schedule II opium and derivatives    qh   ah
+YW4.2e narcotic analgesics    qh   ah
+ZQ16.4e semisynthetic opiates    qh   ah
ZQ4.4.  .  .  codeine and derivatives   qh
HN Introduced 1995.
ZQ4.4.2e.  .  .  .  codeine   qh
SN The (natural) opiate methylmorphine, an alkaloid of opium that is usually extracted from morphine; it resembles the effect of, but with only 1/6th to 1/10th the analgesic action. It is most often used as a pain reliever and an antitussive agent (e.g., in cough medicines). The opioid propoxyphene hydrochloride has similar effects but without the side effects of constipation and nausea that codeine produces.
ST methylmorphine
BT+BT6.4.10.4 schedule II opium and derivatives    qh   ah
+BT6.6.6 schedule III opioids    qh   ah
+BT6.10.4 schedule V opioids    qh   ah
+YW4.2e narcotic analgesics    qh   ah
+ZQ16.2e natural opiates    qh   ah
RT+BL4 opioid product    qh   ah
 BL4.2e opium    qh   ah
 BL6 Papaver somniferum    qh   ah
ZQ4.4.4e.  .  .  .  hydrocodone   qh
SN A hydrogenated ketone derivative of codeine used as an analgesic and antitussive agent.
ST Dicodid
dihydrocodeinone
BT+BT6.4.10.4 schedule II opium and derivatives    qh   ah
+BT6.6.6 schedule III opioids    qh   ah
+YW4.2e narcotic analgesics    qh   ah
+ZQ16.2e natural opiates    qh   ah
+ZQ16.4e semisynthetic opiates    qh   ah
ZQ4.4.6e.  .  .  .  oxycodone   qh
SN A semisynthetic morphine derivative, manufactured as Percodan, Percocet-5, and Tylox. Used to relieve moderate to moderately severe pain.
ST dihydrohydroxycodeinone
Percocet-5
Percodan
Tylox
BT+BT6.4.10.4 schedule II opium and derivatives    qh   ah
+YW4.2e narcotic analgesics    qh   ah
+ZQ16.4e semisynthetic opiates    qh   ah
ZQ4.6.  .  .  thebaine and derivatives   qh
HN Introduced 1995.
ZQ4.6.2e.  .  .  .  thebaine   qh
SN Thebaine is precursor for important drugs.
BT+BT6.4.10.4 schedule II opium and derivatives    qh   ah
+ZQ16.2e natural opiates    qh   ah
ZQ4.6.4e.  .  .  .  naloxone   qh
SN A semisynthetic derivative of thebaine. An opiate narcotic antagonist, of short duration in action, useful intravenously but relatively ineffective in oral administration. It reverses the features of opiate intoxication and is prescribed for the treatment of overdose from this group of drugs.A synthetic congener of oxymorphone hydrochloride.
ST naloxone hydrochloride
Narcan
BT+YL2.4 ethanol antagonists    qh   ah
+YP4.2e anti-alcohol-intoxication agents    qh   ah
+YP4.8.2.8 narcotic antagonist anti-alcohol-craving agents    qh   ah
+YP12.2 anti opiate intoxication agents    qh   ah
+YW12.2.2 pure narcotic antagonists    qh   ah
+ZQ16.4e semisynthetic opiates    qh   ah
+ZT12 bridged-ring heterocyclic compounds    qh   ah
ZQ4.6.6e.  .  .  .  naltrexone   qh
SN A pure opiate narcotic antagonist and analog of naloxone hydrochloride, developed by Endo Laboratories in 1963. It has the qualities of being effective when taken orally, long acting, and relatively free of unpleasant side effects; it does not produce opiate withdrawal symptoms with sudden discontinuation.
BT+YP4.8.2.8 narcotic antagonist anti-alcohol-craving agents    qh   ah
+YP4.8.6e alcohol blockers    qh   ah
+YP12.4 opiate detoxification agents    qh   ah
+YP12.8.6 opiate blockers    qh   ah
+YW12.2.2 pure narcotic antagonists    qh   ah
+ZQ18e synthetic opioids    qh   ah
+ZT12 bridged-ring heterocyclic compounds    qh   ah
ZQ4.8.  .  .  morphinan and derivatives   qh
HN Introduced 1995.
ZQ4.8.2e.  .  .  .  levorphanol   qh
HN ETOH descriptor 2000.
SN A synthetic morphinan derivative. Strong analgesic used for moderate to severe and intractable pain.
ST Levo-Dromoran
BT+BT6.4.10.2 schedule II opiates    qh   ah
+YW4.2e narcotic analgesics    qh   ah
+ZQ18e synthetic opioids    qh   ah
ZQ4.8.4e.  .  .  .  levallorphan   qh
HN ETOH descriptor 2000.
BT+YW12.2.2 pure narcotic antagonists    qh   ah
+ZQ18e synthetic opioids    qh   ah
ZQ4.8.6e.  .  .  .  nalmefene   qh
HN ETOH descriptor 2000.
BT+YP4.8.2.8 narcotic antagonist anti-alcohol-craving agents    qh   ah
+YW12.2.2 pure narcotic antagonists    qh   ah
+ZQ18e synthetic opioids    qh   ah
ZQ6.  .  oripavine derivative opioids   qh
ZQ6.2e.  .  .  buprenorphine   qh
SN A mixed antagonist/agonist with a long duration of action. It requires less frequent administration than methadone; appears to block the toxic, euphorigenic, and dependence-producing effects of opiates; and acts as a competitive antagonist (like naltrexone) while producing cross-tolerance (like methadone). Buprenorphine itself appears to produce little physical dependence; therefore, maintenance therapy could be easily terminated.
ST Buprenex
BT+YP10.8 cocaine relapse prevention agents    qh   ah
+YP12.8.4 opiate agonist maintenance agents    qh   ah
+YW12.2.4 mixed narcotic agonists and antagonists    qh   ah
+ZQ18e synthetic opioids    qh   ah
ZQ8.  .  phenylpiperidine derivative opioids   qh
HN Introduced 1995.
NT ZT4.10 fentanyl    qh   ah
ZQ8.2e.  .  .  meperidine   qh
SN A synthetic opioid that also is known as pethidine.
      One of the most widely used of the opioids, especially in childbirth and for relief of other severe pains. A drug frequently preferred by opiate narcotic abusers in the medical professions, it has pharmacological effects similar to morphine.
ST Demerol
Mepergan
pethidine
BT+BT6.4.10.2 schedule II opiates    qh   ah
+YW4.2e narcotic analgesics    qh   ah
+ZQ18e synthetic opioids    qh   ah
+ZT2 heterocyclic acid    qh   ah
ZQ10.  .  diphenylhaptane derivative opioids   qh
HN Introduced 1995.
ZQ10.2e.  .  .  methadone   qh
SN A synthetic opioid drug used in maintenance therapy for those dependent on opioids. It has a long half-life and can be given orally once daily with supervision.
      An opioid largely used in the maintenance treatment of heroin dependency because (1) it prevents heroin withdrawal symptoms; (2) it fulfills the addict's physical need for the drug; (3) at sufficiently high doses, it blocks the effects of heroin through cross-tolerance; thus, a shot of street heroin while undergoing methadone treatment will probably give no pleasurable effect; (4) it is a longer-acting drug than heroin, the average dose lasting 24 hours, thus making it more convenient to administer; (5) it is effective orally, thus breaking the reliance on the ritual of injection; and (6) it can be dispensed at a treatment center. The ultimate aim is to wean addicts from heroin and the heroin lifestyle and allow them to adjust to a new lifestyle through which they can then withdraw from methadone and live drug free.
NT HK2.10.2.2.2 methadone maintenance    qh   ah
BT+BT6.4.10.2 schedule II opiates    qh   ah
+YP12.4 opiate detoxification agents    qh   ah
+YP12.6 opiate withdrawal agents    qh   ah
+YP12.8.4 opiate agonist maintenance agents    qh   ah
+YW4.2e narcotic analgesics    qh   ah
+ZG4e ketones    qh   ah
+ZQ18e synthetic opioids    qh   ah
RT GF2.28.4.2 nodding out    qh   ah
ZQ10.4e.  .  .  LAAM   qh
SN An opioid that has completed large-scale clinical trails as an alternative treatment drug to methadone. Whereas methadone must be taken daily, LAAM dosage is three times a week, does not yield a quick high, and appears to provide a level, sustained effect.
ST l-alpha-acetylmethadol
levo-alpha-acetyl methadol
levo-alpha-acetylmethadol
BT+YP12.8.4 opiate agonist maintenance agents    qh   ah
+YW4.2e narcotic analgesics    qh   ah
+ZQ18e synthetic opioids    qh   ah
RT HK2.10.2.2.2 methadone maintenance    qh   ah
ZQ12.  .  benzylisoquinoline derivative opioids   qh
HN Introduced 1995.
ZQ12.2e.  .  .  papaverine   qh
SN A naturally occurring alkaloid of opium that acts to depress the heart and smooth muscles. Unlike morphine and codeine, it has no analgesic, euphoric, or other central nervous system effects.
BT+YV8e parasympatholytics    qh   ah
+ZQ16.2e natural opiates    qh   ah
+ZT6.12e isoquinolines    qh   ah
RT BL6 Papaver somniferum    qh   ah
ZQ12.2.2e.  .  .  .  papaveroline   qh
BT+YV14.2.4e beta-adrenergic receptor agonists    qh   ah
ZQ12.2.2.2e.  .  .  .  .  tetrahydropapaveroline   qh
HN Introduced 1995.
ST Norlaudansoline
tetrahydroxypapaveroline
BT+ZP24.2e tetrahydroisoquinoline    qh   ah
ZQ14.  .  opioids by origin   qh
ZQ16e.  .  opiates   qh
SN A group of alkaloids derived from the opium poppy, Papaver somniferum, that have the properties of inducing analgesia; euphoria; and in higher doses, stupor, coma, and respiratory depression. The term "opiate" includes natural and semisynthetic opioids but excludes synthetic opioids and endogenous opioids. For further information, see the scope note (SN) for *+ZQ opioids* qh ah.
NT+BT6.2.8.2 schedule I opiates    qh   ah
BT+YW4.2e narcotic analgesics    qh   ah
RT+YK8e opioid receptors    qh   ah
ZQ16.2e.  .  .  natural opiates   qh
SN Refers to opium and its two alkaloids codeine and morphine.
NT BL4.2e opium    qh   ah
 ZQ4.2.2e morphine    qh   ah
 ZQ4.4.2e codeine    qh   ah
 ZQ4.4.4e hydrocodone    qh   ah
 ZQ4.6.2e thebaine    qh   ah
+ZQ12.2e papaverine    qh   ah
ZQ16.4e.  .  .  semisynthetic opiates   qh
SN Refers to the opiates derived from the two opium alkaloids morphine and codeine; examples are heroin (diacetylmorphine) and hydromorphone hydrochloride.
NT BL2e heroin    qh   ah
 ZQ4.2.4e nalorphine    qh   ah
 ZQ4.2.6e dihydromorphine    qh   ah
 ZQ4.2.8e dihydromorphinone    qh   ah
 ZQ4.2.10e ethylmorphine    qh   ah
 ZQ4.2.12 oxymorphone    qh   ah
 ZQ4.4.4e hydrocodone    qh   ah
 ZQ4.4.6e oxycodone    qh   ah
 ZQ4.6.4e naloxone    qh   ah
ZQ18e.  .  synthetic opioids   qh
SN Synthetic drugs manufactured to resemble the opium alkaloids morphine and codeine and their derivatives in action and effect. The principal synthetics are meperidine hydrochloride and its related drugs, levorphanol tartrate, methadone hydrochloride, pentazocine, and propoxyphene hydrochloride. Also called "synthetic opiates." Although semantically incorrect, opioid is sometimes used as a general term that includes all of the opium and opiumlike derivatives, natural and synthetic.
NT ZJ2.6.6.2.2e propoxyphene    qh   ah
 ZQ4.6.6e naltrexone    qh   ah
 ZQ4.8.2e levorphanol    qh   ah
 ZQ4.8.4e levallorphan    qh   ah
 ZQ4.8.6e nalmefene    qh   ah
 ZQ6.2e buprenorphine    qh   ah
 ZQ8.2e meperidine    qh   ah
+ZQ10.2e methadone    qh   ah
 ZQ10.4e LAAM    qh   ah
 ZT4.10 fentanyl    qh   ah
RT ZP32.2e apomorphine    qh   ah
ZQ20e.  .  endogenous opioids   qh
SN Naturally occurring brain neuropeptides that include at least two major families, the enkephalins and endorphins. Both can interact with opiate-binding sites (receptors) and may thus modulate the perception of pain; endorphins, in addition, appear to modulate mood and responses to stressful stimuli.
ST endogenous opioid peptides
RT+YK8e opioid receptors    qh   ah
ZQ20.2e.  .  .  endorphins   qh
SN Endogenous opioid biochemical compounds (peptides). Substances produced by the body that resemble the opiates in their abilities to produce analgesia and a sense of well-being. The term "endorphin" is used generally to refer to all of the endogenous opioid compounds and implies a pharmacological activity (analogous to the activity of the corticosteroid category of biochemicals) as opposed to a specific chemical formulation. Endorphins have so far been found to be present only in vertebrate animals.
ST opioid peptides
BT+YG30.2.2 lipotropin    qh   ah
+YV4 neuroregulators    qh   ah
RT ZO6.8.26.4e pro-opiomelanocortin    qh   ah
ZQ20.2.2e.  .  .  .  beta-endorphin   qh
ZQ20.2.4e.  .  .  .  dynorphin   qh
ZQ20.4e.  .  .  enkephalin   qh
SN Specific chemical names for endorphin-type compounds; nethionine-enkephalin and leucine-enkephalin.
RT+YK8e opioid receptors    qh   ah
ZQ20.4.2e.  .  .  .  leucine enkephalin   qh
ZQ20.4.4e.  .  .  .  methionine enkephalin   qh


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