Spinorphin TFA is an inhibitor of enkephalin-degrading enzymes. Spinorphin inhibits aminopeptidase, dipeptidyl aminopeptidase III, angiotensin-converting enzyme and enkephalinase. Spinorphin possesses an antinociceptive effect[1].
References
[1] M Honda, et al. Spinorphin, an endogenous inhibitor of enkephalin-degrading enzymes, potentiates leu-enkephalin-induced anti-allodynic and antinociceptive effects in mice. Jpn J Pharmacol. 2001 Dec;87(4):261-7. DOI:10.1254/jjp.87.261
