Endogenous opioid neurotransmitter/neuromodulator that is an agonist at ? and δ opioid receptors, localization in brain parallels the localization of δ receptors.
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Applications
Endogenous opioid neurotransmittereuromodulator that is an agonist at μ and δ opioid receptors, localization in brain parallels the localization of δ receptors.
Solubility
Soluble in water (1 mg/ml ).
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
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