Definition: One of the endogenous pentapeptides with morphine-like activity. It differs from MET-ENKEPHALIN in the LEUCINE at position 5. Its first four amino acid sequence is identical to the tetrapeptide sequence at the N-terminal of BETA-ENDORPHIN.
DF: LEU ENKEPHALIN
Other names Leucine Enkephalin; Leu Enkephalin; Enkephalin, 5-Leucine; 5 Leucine Enkephalin; Leu-Enkephalin; Leu(5)-Enkephalin; 5-Leucine Enkephalin