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. 1977 Feb;74(2):774–776. doi: 10.1073/pnas.74.2.774

beta-Endorphin: behavioral and analgesic activity in cats.

M Meglio, Y Hosobuchi, H H Loh, J E Adams, C H Li
PMCID: PMC392376  PMID: 265542

Abstract

beta-Endorphin has been shown to possess potent behavioral and antinociceptive activities when administered intraventricularly in cats. On a molar basis, beta-endorphin is 72-96 times more potent than morphine and its actions are blocked by the specific opiate antagonist, naloxone.

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