Endomorphins
endogenous
What it isEndogenous peptides with the highest mu selectivity known.
Why this oneTheir selectivity is the benchmark against which synthetic mu ligands are compared.
What limits itNo drug reproduces their selectivity, which is part of why opioid analgesia remains inseparable from respiratory depression.
NO BOXED WARNINGS
Principal riskEndogenous or dietary; no boxed warning applies
Classes and tags
Clinical profile
Mechanism of action: Endomorphins ballicule
