The endorphins are a group of naturally occurring neurotransmitters that act in a manner like morphine to control pain. Research has shown that the biologically active parts of the endorphin molecules are simple pentapeptides called enkephalins. Draw the structure of the methionine enkephalin with the sequence Tyr-Gly-Gly-Phe-Met. Identify the N-terminal and C-terminal amino acids.Bradykinin is a nonapeptide that stimulates smooth muscle contraction, dilates blood vessels, causes pain, and is a component of bee venom. Give the IUPAC name of the nonapeptide.Note: The selected photo is the sequence of Bradykinin. Arg-Pro-Pro-Gly-Phe-Ser-Pro-Phe-Argbradykinin

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The endorphins are a group of naturally occurring neurotransmitters that act in a manner like morphine to control pain. Research has shown that the biologically active parts of the endorphin molecules are simple pentapeptides called enkephalins. Draw the structure of the methionine enkephalin with the sequence Tyr-Gly-Gly-Phe-Met. Identify the N-terminal and C-terminal amino acids.
Bradykinin is a nonapeptide that stimulates smooth muscle contraction, dilates blood vessels, causes pain, and is a component of bee venom. Give the IUPAC name of the nonapeptide.

Note: The selected photo is the sequence of Bradykinin.