Beta-endorphin
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What it isEndogenous opioid peptide acting at mu and delta receptors.
Why this oneEndogenous ligand whose system every opioid drug engages.
What limits itIts release during stress and exercise is why opioid antagonists blunt exercise-induced analgesia.
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Principal riskEndogenous or dietary; no boxed warning applies
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- Which opioid receptors does beta-endorphin activate?
Mu and delta. - Why can opioid antagonists blunt exercise-induced analgesia?
They oppose the system engaged by stress/exercise beta-endorphin release.