Dermorphin
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Dermorphin is a noun meaning (biochemistry) A heptapeptide first isolated from the skin of South American frogs, and sometimes used illicitly to enhance the performance of racehorses.
Meaning
(biochemistry) A heptapeptide first isolated from the skin of South American frogs, and sometimes used illicitly to enhance the performance of racehorses.
Example Sentences
BSA showed a clear liver distribution, while dermorphin was mainly distributed in the duodenum, followed by the liver, 15 min after i.v. injection.
Word Forms
- dermorphins
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dorsomorphine, morphin, methyldihydromorphine, leumorphin, deltorphin, dorsomorphin.
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