abstract |
The present invention relates to an opioid peptide represented by general formula TyrGlyGly-X1-X2-X3-X4, where: X1 stands for Thr or Glu; X2 stands for Gly, Thr or Ala; X3 stands for Ala, Val, Gly or Glu; and X4 stands for His, Gln, Thr, SEQ ID NO: 1, HisTyr, GlnTyr or ThrTyr. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical and nutritional compositions comprising the peptide and to the use of the same for analgesic purposes, and/or for giving a person a feeling of satiety. |