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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)

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