Casomorphin
Casomorphin
Casomorphin (pronounced: /ˈkæsoʊˌmɔrfɪn/) is a peptide derived from the digestion of milk protein casein. The term is derived from the words "casein" and "morphine", indicating its opioid-like effects.
Etymology
The term "casomorphin" is a portmanteau of "casein", which is the Latin word for cheese, and "morphine", a well-known opioid. This name was given due to the peptide's opioid-like effects.
Function
Casomorphins are released during the digestion of casein proteins, and they have been found to have opioid effects. They are part of a group of proteins known as food-derived peptides that can have various effects on the body.
Related Terms
- Casein: The milk protein from which casomorphins are derived.
- Opioid: A type of drug that casomorphins are similar to in their effects.
- Peptide: A type of molecule that casomorphins are an example of.
- Food-derived peptides: A group of proteins that casomorphins belong to.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Casomorphin
- Wikipedia's article - Casomorphin
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