| 单词 |
endorphin |
| 释义 |
endorphin Biochem.|ɛnˈdɔːfɪn| [ad. F. endorphine (E. Simon: see Compt. Rend. (1976) Ser. D. CCLXXXII. 785), f. endogène endogenous a. + morphine morphine.] Any of a group of peptides that occur naturally in the brain and bind to the same receptors as does morphine.
1976Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci. LXXIII. 3942/1 We have reported isolating from a crude extract of (porcine) hypothalamus-neurohypophysis three peptides named endorphins. 1978Nature 22 June 675/1 Recent research has led to the hypothesis that acupuncture produces analgesia through the release of endorphins. 1983Oxf. Textbk. Med. II. xxi. 21/1 Electrical stimulation of nerve trunks or of cutaneous nerves can result in endorphins appearing in the cerebrospinal fluid, presumably indicating activation of pain inhibitory mechanisms. |

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