Description_x000D_ Application_x000D_ Racecadotril may be used to study enkephalinase-mediated cellular changes._x000D_ Packaging_x000D_ 10, 50 mg in glass bottle_x000D_ Biochem/physiol Actions_x000D_ Inhibition of enkephalinase by Racecadotril prevents the breakdown of enkephalins in the gastrointestinal tract. This reduces secretion of water and electrolytes into the gut without affecting the mobility._x000D_ Racecadotril is a neutral endopeptidase inhibitor, an antidiarrheal drug which acts as a peripherally acting enkephalinase inhibitor._x000D_ Features and Benefits_x000D_ This compound is featured on the Neuropeptidases page of the Handbook of Receptor Classification and Signal Transduction. To browse other handbook pages, click here.