Endomorphin Painkiller (IMAGE)

Tulane University

Endomorphin Painkiller

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Researchers at Tulane University and Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System have developed a painkiller that is as strong as morphine but isn't likely to be addictive and with fewer side effects, according to a new preclinical study. The peptide-based drugs (above) target the same pain-relieving opioid receptor as morphine.

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Photo by Paula Burch-Celentano, Tulane University.

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