Tynorphin

Tynorphin is a neuropeptide that was first isolated from the bovine adrenal medulla. It is a pentapeptide, meaning it is composed of five amino acids. Tynorphin has been found to have analgesic properties, meaning it can relieve pain.

Structure

Tynorphin is a pentapeptide, which means it is composed of five amino acids. These amino acids are tyrosine, glycine, phenylalanine, leucine, and arginine. The sequence of these amino acids in tynorphin is Tyr-Gly-Phe-Leu-Arg.

Function

Tynorphin has been found to have analgesic properties, meaning it can relieve pain. This is due to its ability to bind to opioid receptors in the brain. When tynorphin binds to these receptors, it can inhibit the transmission of pain signals.

Research

Research into tynorphin has focused on its potential use as a pain reliever. Studies have found that tynorphin can have a potent analgesic effect in animals. However, more research is needed to determine if tynorphin could be used as a pain reliever in humans.

See also

• Neuropeptide
• Pentapeptide
• Analgesic

References

Tynorphin Resources
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