Subject matter under cross-reference art collection 10 containing peptides or proteins related to endorphin and enkephalin and variations thereof, synthetic and natural.
(1) Note. Endorphin and enkephalin are neuro-peptides which have morphine-like activity.
(2) Note. This art collection includes alpha-, beta-, and gamma-endorphins and met- and leu-enkephalin.
(3) Note. Synonyms. Endorphin: endogenous opiate, opiod peptide, and LPH. Enkephalin: Morphine-like factor and pituitary opiate peptide.
(4) Note. Search this class, digest 720 for patents related to Beta-Endorphin and digest 740 for patents related to Enkephalin.
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530, Chemistry: Natural Resins or Derivatives; Peptides or Proteins; Lignins or Reaction Products Thereof, 302, for endorphin and enkephalin and related peptides.
