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Opioid · Opioid-receptor research peptide · ENKP-002

[DPen2, Pen5] Enkephalin

Research use · ships internationally
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Drug class
Opioid-receptor research peptide
Status
Research use only
Catalog code
ENKP-002
Also known as
ENKP-002
Reviewed
2026-06-01 · Kindr Health Clinical Team

What [DPen2, Pen5] Enkephalin is studied for

  • Opioid-receptor binding and selectivity profiling
  • β-arrestin recruitment and biased-agonism studies
  • Analgesic mechanism research
  • Tolerance and dependence models

Mechanism of action

[DPen2, Pen5] Enkephalin sits within the Opioid research class (CPC reference ENKP-002). Opioid peptides bind μ, δ, and κ receptors — Gi/o-coupled GPCRs that inhibit adenylate cyclase, activate GIRK channels, and modulate calcium currents to produce analgesia, tolerance, and reward-circuit effects. Investigators typically incorporate [DPen2, Pen5] Enkephalin as a reference standard, tool ligand, or substrate in the assay contexts listed above. GTPγS binding, cAMP HTRF, and β-arrestin PathHunter assays.

Frequently asked questions

What is [DPen2, Pen5] Enkephalin?

[DPen2, Pen5] Enkephalin (CPC catalog code ENKP-002) is a synthetic opioid-receptor research peptide in the opioid category. It is provided as a lyophilized ~1 mg vial for in-vitro research use only.

What is [DPen2, Pen5] Enkephalin studied for?

Published and internal research programs use [DPen2, Pen5] Enkephalin as a reference standard in opioid workflows — for example, opioid-receptor binding and selectivity profiling and β-arrestin recruitment and biased-agonism studies. Human clinical evidence is not established.

Is [DPen2, Pen5] Enkephalin FDA-approved for human use?

No. [DPen2, Pen5] Enkephalin is a research-grade reference peptide and is not approved by the FDA or any national regulator for human or veterinary therapeutic use. It is offered exclusively for in-vitro laboratory research and does not ship to the United States for consumer use.

How is [DPen2, Pen5] Enkephalin typically used in the lab?

In a opioid workflow, [DPen2, Pen5] Enkephalin is reconstituted in sterile buffer or DMSO (solubility-dependent) and applied in the researcher's chosen assay format. GTPγS binding, cAMP HTRF, and β-arrestin PathHunter assays.

How should [DPen2, Pen5] Enkephalin be stored?

Store lyophilized at −20 °C. Handle as Schedule research reagents where applicable. Follow your institution's standard operating procedures for handling synthetic peptides.

Where does the [DPen2, Pen5] Enkephalin product page point to?

This kindr reference page mirrors CPC Scientific's catalog metadata for ENKP-002. The upstream reference sheet — including sequence, purity, MW, and application notes where published — is linked from the buy panel. All orders placed on kindr Peptides ship internationally under research-use terms only.

What quality specifications apply to [DPen2, Pen5] Enkephalin?

Research-grade peptides in the CPC catalog are synthesized by solid-phase peptide synthesis (SPPS), purified by preparative RP-HPLC, and characterized by analytical HPLC and mass spectrometry. Typical purity is ≥95%; certificate of analysis is available on request.

Internal reference sheetOpen the [DPen2, Pen5] Enkephalin physicochemical & handling reference →Upstream reference sheetView CPC Scientific catalog page for ENKP-002 →Add to cart · International research catalogBuy [DPen2, Pen5] Enkephalin in the kindr Peptides Shop →

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