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endorphins
endorphin
endorphin (endogenous
morphine) Naturally occurring
peptide neurotransmitter found in the
pituitary gland that has similar pain-relieving effects as morphine and other derivatives of
opium. Endorphins block the sensation of pain by binding to pain-receptor sites. Two endorphins (
enkephalins) occur in the brain, spinal cord and gut. See also
analgesic;
neuron;
neurotransmitter
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Beta-endorphins: The bodybuilder's high
Magazine article from: Joe Weider's Muscle & Fitness; 2/1/2000; ; 700+ words
; ...known as beta-endorphins, and many psychological...result of beta-endorphin release. The runner...and the word endorphin derives from the...Interestingly, beta-endorphins appear to bind...words, the beta-endorphin release is greater...lifespan of beta-endorphins. Thus, the...
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Ketamine stimulates secretion of beta-endorphin from a mouse pituitary cell line
Magazine article from: Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine; 1/1/2003; ; 700+ words
; Background and Objectives: beta-endorphin is an endogenous opioid that mediates...inhibits in vitro secretion of beta-endorphin from a mouse pituitary cell line (AtT...would also alter secretion of beta-endorphin. Methods: AtT-20 cells were exposed...
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It's all in your head. (endorphins)
Magazine article from: American Fitness; 9/1/1998; ; 700+ words
; ...The Importance of Endorphins Endorphins are substances produced only...stress, people who secrete endorphins have lower heart rate reactivity...recovery from stress, an endorphin producer has lower mean arterial...McCubbin, et al., 1992). Endorphins are the body's own opiate...
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Only Way to Stop Endorphin Use: Guard the Barn
Newspaper article from: The Washington Post; 8/25/1987; ; 700+ words
; ...around American racetracks for years: endorphins. The New Jersey state police had passed...chemists trying to detect illegal drugs as endorphins do. They may be indistinguishable from...brain manufactures substances called endorphins to help the body cope with pain. If...
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Electroacupuncture parameters and [beta]-endorphin revisited.(Letter)
Magazine article from: Acupuncture in Medicine; 7/1/2008; ; 700+ words
; ...plasma levels of [beta]-endorphin in chronic pain patients may...concentration of [beta]-endorphin centrally, in the cerebrospinal...refer to as 'humeral [sic] endorphins'). However, as Abenyakar...on the role of [beta]-endorphin peripherally. Indeed, several...
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Health Zone: Happy hormones; Stuck in a bad mood you just can't shift? What you need is a sudden blast of endorphins. These substances are released in the brain when we're experiencing pleasure and provide a blissful feeling that can last hours. Here's our guide to putting a smile on your face. By HELEN FOSTER.(Features)
Newspaper article from: The Mirror (London, England); 8/23/2001; 700+ words
; ...to get a dose of endorphins. Use them day...get the longest endorphin fix. It takes...causes a flood of endorphins to be sent to the...an hour. This endorphin rush is believed...can produce some endorphins. SexENDORPHINS...mentally, causes endorphin release," says...
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Scientists confirm link between runner's high and endorphins
News Wire article from: The Hindustan Times; 3/4/2008; 700+ words
; ...to show an increased release of endorphins in certain areas of the athletes...effects of endurance sports to endorphin release, but had no proof to support...the brain and hence competes with endorphins, in the study. "The more endorphins...
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Endorphins: Our Aids In Mind Over Matter
Newspaper article from: The Washington Post; 8/13/1989; ; 662 words
; ...feeling one receives from endorphins as a "high" is correct, because endorphins are produced by substances...identified the substance as endorphin. In the sports world...The reason probably is endorphins. "It's sufficient that...
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Beta endorphin concentrations in PBMC vary depending on clinical phenotype.
Newspaper article from: Immunotherapy Weekly; 5/28/2003; 668 words
; ...NewsRx.net) -- The peptide beta endorphin, and opioid, is found in differing...link between the opioid peptide beta endorphin and the heterogeneity of the clinical...cells (PBMC) concentrations of beta endorphin were measured in 50 patients in different...
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Hometown Startup: Endorphin.com documents life on the Monterey Peninsula.
Newspaper article from: Coast Weekly; 8/21/2002; ; 700+ words
; ...entrepreneurial creativity. So walking into Endorphin Productions' Grand Street office feels...three years ago. This is the home of Endorphin.com, the special project of company...films documenting life on the Peninsula, Endorphin.com has blossomed into a combination...
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Endorphins
Book article from: Chemistry: Foundations and Applications
Endorphins Endorphins are small neuropeptides...hence, the name endorphin (a shortened version...is also applied to endorphins, but usually refers...naloxone also reduces the endorphin effect; if given naloxone...abnormal levels of endorphins may be associated with...
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endorphins
Book article from: The Oxford Companion to the Body
endorphins During the 1960s and early 1970s, it...referred to collectively as ‘endorphins’. There are three classically...and k receptors, and each of the endorphins shows a different spectrum of activation...
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Endorphin and Enkephalin
Book article from: Medical Discoveries
...Endorphin and enkephalin Endorphin and enkephalin are...brain then releases endorphins and enkephalins. Enkephalins...in the spinal cord. Endorphins are thought to block...Today, the word "endorphin" is used generically...methionine and leucine), endorphins (alpha, beta, gamma...
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endorphin
Book article from: World Encyclopedia
endorphin (endogenous morphine ) Naturally occurring...morphine and other derivatives of opium . Endorphins block the sensation of pain by binding to pain-receptor sites. Two endorphins ( enkephalins ) occur in the brain, spinal...
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Pet Therapy
Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, 3rd ed.
...also evidence that petting an animal can cause endorphins to be released. Endorphins are chemicals in the body that suppress the...deltasociety.org 〉 . KEY TERMS Endorphins — A group of chemicals resembling...
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