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enkephalins, n.pl either of the two pentapeptides produced in the body that bind neuroreceptors in brain to alleviate pain. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| increased ER-beta (Oliveri, 1998), ER-alpha (Ogawa, 1999), dysfunctional amagdyla (Szczpka, 1998) (Wilson, 2001), stress induced damage to frontal lobes (Royalty, 1990) (Wilson, 2001), low COMT (Goldberg, 1995) (Largerspetz, 1999), low enkephalins (Lachman, 1998) low cortisol (Decaire, 1999), substance P (DeFlipe, 1998) and P-choloramphetamine (Gianutos, 1975). Enkephalins and immunity, 1: in vivo suppression and potentiation of humoral immune response. Doctors and psychologists recognize that walking and other exercises can lead to the release of the "happy" chemicals called endorphins and enkephalins. |
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