β-Casomorphin-7
Beta-casomorphin-7
YPFPGPI Amino Acids · MW: 853.92 Da
Amino Acids
YPFPGPI
Molecular Weight
853.92 Da
Half-life
minutes
Research Score
4.2
Studies
85
Storage
Store lyophilized at -20°C, reconstituted at 2-8°C
What is β-Casomorphin-7?
β-Casomorphin-7 is a heptapeptide released from bovine β-casein during digestion, fermentation, or enzymatic hydrolysis. It is an opioid-receptor-active milk peptide studied for gut motility, analgesic-like signaling, and immunomodulatory effects.
Key Benefits & Mechanisms
opioid receptor modulation
gut motility research
immune signaling
Research Summary
Well-documented milk-derived opioid peptide from β-casein; widely studied in vitro and in animal models, with ongoing debate about how much reaches systemic circulation after oral intake.
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