What are opioid like peptides? Understanding the Body's Natural Painkillers
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The discovery of endogenous opioid peptides in 1975 revolutionized our understanding of pain and pleasure [1.2.1]. So, **what are opioid like peptides**? They are the body's own morphine-like substances, playing crucial roles in analgesia, mood, and stress responses [1.2.2, 1.4.2].
