The role of beta-endorphin in horses: a review

Opium alkaloids counterparts are secreted by human and animal organisms but the role of endogenous opioid peptides in horses has not yet been fully elucidated. Endogenous opioids are involved in regulating food intake, sexual and social activity, pain relief and pain threshold regulation in horses a...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: M. Golynski, W. Krumrych, K. Lutnicki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences 2011-09-01
Series:Veterinární Medicína
Subjects:
Online Access:https://vetmed.agriculturejournals.cz/artkey/vet-201109-0001_the-role-of-beta-endorphin-in-horses-a-review.php