Uses
β-Endorphin, equine is an endogenous opioid peptide, which binds at high affinity to both μ/δ opioid receptors[1][2]. Analgesic properties[2].
References
[1] Yahav Dikshtein, et al. β-Endorphin via the Delta Opioid Receptor is a Major Factor in the Incubation of Cocaine Craving. Neuropsychopharmacology. 2013 Nov; 38(12): 2508-2514.
[2] Niinist KE, et al. Plasma levels of heat shock protein 72 (HSP72) and beta-endorphin as indicators of stress, pain and prognosis in horses with colic. Vet J. 2010 Apr;184(1):100-4. DOI:
10.1016/j.tvjl.2009.01.011
