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Thiorphan
Medical Definition: | A potent inhibitor of membrane metalloendopeptidase (ENKEPHALINASE). Thiorphan potentiates morphine-induced ANALGESIA and attenuates naloxone-precipitated withdrawal symptoms. | |
Also Called: | Thiorphan, (R)-Isomer,Thiorphan, (S)-Isomer | |
CAS Type 1 Name: | CAS Number: | 76721-89-6 |
Previously Indexed: | Mercaptopropionylglycine/analogs & derivatives (1980-1988) |
Thiorphan Medical Definitions and Terms
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