[D-Ala2,DMet5] Enkephalin

[D-Ala2,DMet5] Enkephalin Structure
[D-Ala2,DMet5] Enkephalin structure
Common Name [D-Ala2,DMet5] Enkephalin
CAS Number 100929-50-8 Molecular Weight 587.68800
Density N/A Boiling Point N/A
Molecular Formula C28H37N5O7S Melting Point N/A
MSDS USA Flash Point N/A

(D-Ala2)-Met-enkephalinamide: a potent, long-lasting synthetic pentapeptide analgesic.

Science 194 , 330, (1976)

[D-Ala2]-Met-enkephalinamide (DALA), a synthetic enkephalin analog designed by in vitro analysis, binds to opiate receptors almost as tightly as methionine-enkephalin. Since it is not susceptible to degradation by brain enzymes, low doses (5 to 10 micrograms)...