The antisense mRNA complementary to the sense strand of Metenkephalin encodes the antisense peptides, His-Glu-Ala-Pro-Ile (compound 88/62). The antisense peptide and its (Gln1)-analogue (compound 88/63) have synergestic effects on the opioid activity of Met-enkephalin in the GPI test system.
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