title: beta-Endorphin: behavioral and analgesic activity in cats.
abstract: beta-Endorphin has been shown to possess potent behavioral and antinociceptive activities when administered intraventricularly in cats. On a molar basis, beta-endorphin is 72-96 times more potent than morphine and its actions are blocked by the specific opiate antagonist, naloxone.
mesh_terms: D000700:Analgesics; D000818:Animals; D001522:Behavior, Animal / Q000187:drug effects*; D002415:Cats; D009270:Naloxone / Q000494:pharmacology; D010455:Peptides / Q000494:pharmacology*; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D000700:Analgesics; D010455:Peptides; D009270:Naloxone
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