[Leu5]-Enkephalin

[Leu5]-Enkephalin is a pentapeptide with morphine like properties. [Leu5]-Enkephalin is a five amino acid endogenous peptide that acts as an agonist at opioid receptors.

Product Specifications

CAS Number

[58822-25-6]

Product Name Alternative

Leu-enkephalin; Leucine enkephalin; Leucyl-enkephalin

UNSPSC

12352209

Target

Endogenous Metabolite; Opioid Receptor

Type

Peptides

Related Pathways

GPCR/G Protein; Metabolic Enzyme/Protease; Neuronal Signaling

Applications

Neuroscience-Neuromodulation

Field of Research

Neurological Disease

Assay Protocol

https://www.medchemexpress.com/-Leu5-Enkephalin.html

Purity

99.92

Solubility

DMSO : 116.67 mg/mL (ultrasonic) |H2O : 100 mg/mL (ultrasonic)

Smiles

CC(C)C[C@@H](C(O)=O)NC([C@H](CC1=CC=CC=C1)NC(CNC(CNC([C@H](CC2=CC=C(C=C2)O)N)=O)=O)=O)=O

Molecular Formula

C28H37N5O7

Molecular Weight

555.62

References & Citations

[1]Leu-enkephalin is a five amino acid endogenous peptide that acts as an agonist at opioid receptors.|[2]Meunier JC, et al. Binding of Leu5-enkephalin and Met5-enkephalin to a particulate fraction from rat cerebrum. FEBS Lett. 1977 May 15;77 (2) :209-13.