C-type natriuretic peptide and guanylyl cyclase B receptor.

abstract：:The temporins are a family of hydrophobic, C-terminally alpha-amidated antimicrobial peptides that are synthesized in the skins of a wide range of species of frogs belonging to the genus Rana. In the present study, we investigated using RT-PCR the expression of preprotemporin mRNAs in extradermal tissues of Tago's bro...

journal_title：Peptides

authors： Iwamuro S,Nakamura M,Ohnuma A,Conlon JM

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We examined the mechanism through which leptin increases Na(+), K(+)-ATPase activity in the rat kidney. Leptin was infused under anaesthesia into the abdominal aorta proximally to the renal arteries and then Na(+), K(+)-ATPase activity was measured in the renal cortex and medulla. Leptin (1mug/kgmin) increased Na(+), ...

journal_title：Peptides

authors： Bełtowski J,Wójcicka G,Trzeciak J,Marciniak A

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We recently reported the direct inhibitory effect of adrenomedullin on caecal circular smooth muscle cells via cAMP system. This study was designed to determine whether the structurally related peptides to adrenomedullin (i.e.; calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP), calcitonin, and amylin) can inhibit the cholecystok...

journal_title：Peptides

authors： Ochiai T,Chijiiwa Y,Motomura Y,Yasuda O,Harada N,Nawata H

更新日期：2001-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There have been few reports on the effects of the brain-gut peptide motilin on the central nervous system (CNS). We administered motilin intracerebroventricularly to mice and investigated the effect of motilin on anxiety using an elevated plus-maze. Motilin produced a significant decrease in anxiety with an inverted U...

journal_title：Peptides

authors： Momose K,Inui A,Asakawa A,Ueno N,Nakajima M,Kasuga M

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have recently characterized bicarinalin as the most abundant peptide from the venom of the ant Tetramorium bicarinatum. This antimicrobial peptide is active against Staphylococcus and Enterobacteriaceae. To further investigate the antimicrobial properties of this cationic and cysteine-free peptide, we have studied ...

journal_title：Peptides

authors： Téné N,Bonnafé E,Berger F,Rifflet A,Guilhaudis L,Ségalas-Milazzo I,Pipy B,Coste A,Leprince J,Treilhou M

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In experimental models and in humans, somatostatin (SRIF) is able to contract certain vascular structures. The present experiments were designed to assess the capacity of SRIF to contract cultured rat aortic vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMC), and to analyze the possible mechanisms involved. Cells incubated with SRIF...

journal_title：Peptides

authors： Torrecillas G,Medina J,Díez-Marqués ML,Rodríguez-Puyol D,Rodríguez-Puyol M

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Humanin (HN) and HN-derivatives are a family of peptides first reported in the last decade with potent in vitro and in vivo neuroprotective activity, which is mediated through a not completely elucidated mechanism. Recently, our group has evaluated the effect of various HN-derivatives on the 3-quinuclidinyl benzilate ...

journal_title：Peptides

authors： Evangelou A,Zikos C,Benaki D,Pelecanou M,Bouziotis P,Papadopoulos M,Borovickova L,Vesela I,Elbert T,Kunesová G,Pirmettis I,Paravatou-Petsotas M,Slaninová J,Livaniou E

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We evaluated behavior and cognitive performance in a line of transgenic mice that overexpress the rat gene for vasopressin. Open field testing revealed greatest habituation in homozygous mice. Passive avoidance performance indicated equal learning and memory ability of transgenic compared to normal mice. Drinking beha...

journal_title：Peptides

authors： Miller M,Haroutunian V,Wiltshire-Clement M

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pea albumin 1F (PA1F), a plant peptide isolated from pea seeds, can dramatically increase blood glucose concentration by subcutaneous injection with a dosage of 5 or 10 microg/g (body weight) in normal and type II diabetic mice (KK/upj-Ay). The voltage-dependent anion channel 1 (VDAC-1) has been identified as the PA1F...

journal_title：Peptides

authors： Dun XP,Li FF,Wang JH,Chen ZW

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The synthesis is described of an analogue of the locust CRF-like diuretic peptide in which methionine in positions 1,3, and 13 is replaced by isosteric methyl-homoserine residues. This analogue has been tested for biological activity on Malpighian tubules in vitro, and feeding behavior in vivo. It is highly active in ...

journal_title：Peptides

authors： Goldsworthy GJ,Chung JS,Simmonds MS,Tatari M,Varouni S,Poulos CP

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Peptide YY (PYY)(3-36), a neuropeptide Y (NPY) Y2 receptor agonist, is a powerful inhibitor of intestinal secretion. Based on this anti-secretory effect, NPY Y2 receptor agonists may be useful as novel anti-diarrheal agents, but anti-diarrheal efficacy has yet to be determined. We therefore examined the anti-diarrheal...

journal_title：Peptides

authors： Moriya R,Shirakura T,Hirose H,Kanno T,Suzuki J,Kanatani A

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Staphylococcal enterotoxins (SEs) are emetic toxins that cause food poisoning. SEs also function as powerful pyrogenic toxin superantigens that stimulate non-specific T-cell proliferation. Together with the hemolysins, SEs have been largely implicated as virulence factors in multiple infection models. Recent biochemic...

journal_title：Peptides

authors： Vieira-da-Motta O,Ribeiro PD,Dias da Silva W,Medina-Acosta E

更新日期：2001-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. israelensis (Bti) produces at least four different crystal proteins that are specifically toxic to different mosquito species and that belong to two non-related family of toxins, Cry and Cyt named Cry4Aa, Cry4Ba, Cry11Aa and Cyt1Aa. Cyt1Aa enhances the activity of Cry4Aa, Cry4Ba or Cry11A...

journal_title：Peptides

authors： Cantón PE,Zanicthe Reyes EZ,Ruiz de Escudero I,Bravo A,Soberón M

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The expression of the relaxin-3 gene, detected as a new member of the insulin superfamily using human genomic databases, is abundantly present in the brain and testis. Intracerebroventricularly (icv) administered relaxin-3 stimulates food intake. Icv administered relaxin (identical to relaxin-2 in humans) affects the ...

journal_title：Peptides

authors： Otsubo H,Onaka T,Suzuki H,Katoh A,Ohbuchi T,Todoroki M,Kobayashi M,Fujihara H,Yokoyama T,Matsumoto T,Ueta Y

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Neuropeptide FF (NPFF) has certain antiopiate actions and may play a role in opiate tolerance and dependence. Third ventricle injection of 10 micrograms NPFF induces a quasimorphine abstinence syndrome in opiate-naive rats. Nitric oxide synthesis may also contribute to opiate tolerance and dependence. The present stud...

journal_title：Peptides

authors： Malin DH,Lake JR,Jones JA,Morel J,Moon WD,Corbit BP,Smith DA,Claunch AE,Kacher D,Stevens PA,Webb SL

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Using Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR) we investigated the interaction of seven neuropeptides with different characteristics and beta-amyloid (Abeta42) peptide, with membranes containing gangliosides. A wide range of affinities characterized the bindings (K(D) = 10(-3)- 10(-7) M), following the scheme: for GM1, Abeta42...

journal_title：Peptides

authors： Valdes-Gonzalez T,Inagawa J,Ido T

更新日期：2001-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The conformational properties of the competitive angiotensin II antagonist sarmesin [Sar-Arg-Val-Tyr(Me)-His-Pro-Phe] and its heptapeptide analogue [des1]sarmesin in dimethylsulphoxide-d6 were investigated by nuclear Overhauser effect (NOE) enhancement studies. Assignment of all backbone and side-chain protons was pos...

journal_title：Peptides

authors： Matsoukas JM,Yamdagni R,Moore GJ

更新日期：1990-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Radiation enteritis occurs as a response to abdominal radiation, which can cause mucosal damage in the gastrointestinal mucosal epithelium. The small intestine is one of the most radiosensitive organs in the abdomen. The present study was undertaken to investigate the effect of octreotide (OCT) administration on heme ...

journal_title：Peptides

authors： Abbasoğlu SD,Erbil Y,Eren T,Giriş M,Barbaros U,Yücel R,Olgaç V,Uysal M,Toker G

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The actions of a behaviorally active luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone fragment, Ac-LHRH(5-10), on CA1 pyramidal cells were studied utilizing conventional intracellular recordings from the in vitro rat hippocampal slice preparation. The behaviorally active fragment (10(-7) M) and the natural decapeptide [LHRH(1-10...

journal_title：Peptides

authors： Chen Y,Wong M,Moss RL

更新日期：1993-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of naturally occurring cannabinoids, delta 9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), cannabinol (CBN) and cannabidiol (CBD), on the brain receptors for thyrotropin releasing hormone (TRH) was investigated. TRH receptors were labeled with 3H-(3-MeHis2)TRH (3H-MeTRH). 3H-MeTRH bound specifically to rat brain membranes at...

journal_title：Peptides

authors： Bhargava HN,Gulati A

更新日期：1988-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Synthetic peptides containing a phosphorylation site for protein kinase CK2 were used to investigate their binding properties to other peptides/proteins. The aim of this work was to find an efficient procedure to search for these peptide/protein ligands. The goal was successfully achieved through screening of random p...

journal_title：Peptides

authors： Cardellini E,Felici F,Gianfranceschi GL

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Phylloseptins are antimicrobial peptides of 19-20 residues which are found in the skin secretions of the Phyllomedusa frogs that inhabit the tropical forests of South and Central Americas. The peptide sequences of PS-1, -2, and -3 carry an amidated C-terminus and they exhibit 74% sequence homology with major variation...

journal_title：Peptides

authors： Resende JM,Moraes CM,Prates MV,Cesar A,Almeida FC,Mundim NC,Valente AP,Bemquerer MP,Piló-Veloso D,Bechinger B

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In these studies the pattern of feeding behavior during continuous intraventricular (IVT) infusion of NPY for 4 hr in the satiated female rat was monitored. Whereas saline infusion was ineffective, each of the three doses of NPY (117, 470 or 1175 pmol/hr) increased feeding during the entire 4 hr infusion and 2 hr post...

journal_title：Peptides

authors： Kalra SP,Dube MG,Kalra PS

更新日期：1988-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Angiotensin II (ANG II) receptors were present in the thymus of newborn rats (179 +/- 34 fmol/mg protein). In newborns, binding was predominantly localized in the trabecula, and was selectively displaced by the AT2 ligand CGP 42112A (83-85%) and to a lower extent by the AT1 antagonist losartan (15-17%), indicating a m...

journal_title：Peptides

authors： Corrêa FM,De Oliveira AM,Viswanathan M,Saavedra JM

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Since its discovery, many physiologic functions have been ascribed to ghrelin, a gut derived hormone. The presence of a median fatty acid side chain on the ghrelin peptide is required for the binding and activation of the classical ghrelin receptor, the growth hormone secretagogue receptor (GHSR)-1a. Ghrelin O-acyl tr...

journal_title：Peptides

authors： Al Massadi O,Tschöp MH,Tong J

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The gut-derived hormone peptide YY (PYY) is most commonly known for its effect on satiety, decreasing food intake and body weight in animals and humans. However, PYY is also involved in a wide range of digestive functions including regulating insulin secretion and glucose homeostasis. Over the last few years, there ha...

journal_title：Peptides

authors： Boey D,Sainsbury A,Herzog H

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Substance P (SP) is known to be involved in processes related to learning and memory, fear, anxiety and stress. SP and NK1 receptors are localized in the hippocampus, a brain structure involved in learning and memory as well as emotional processes. As there is evidence for differential functions of the ventral (VH) an...

journal_title：Peptides

authors： Carvalho MC,Masson S,Brandão ML,de Souza Silva MA

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Somatostatin has been proposed as a regulatory peptide of nutrient entry and fuel homeostasis because of its ability to inhibit the release of substances involved in food digestion and metabolism. The aim of the study was to evaluate the somatostatin response to a test meal in type I diabetics at the clinical onset of...

journal_title：Peptides

authors： Uccioli L,Ghirlanda G,Cotroneo P,Bianchini G,Manto A,Solini A,Annese V,Greco AV

更新日期：1986-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Binding of [125I]PACAP-38 to rat liver membranes was investigated. It was rapid at 37 degrees C, reversible, and saturable, and it was time, concentration, and temperature dependent. Scatchard plots showed that [125I]PACAP-38 bound to single noninteracting site(s), and [125I]VIP bound to high- and low-affinity binding...

journal_title：Peptides

authors： Bitar KG,Somogyvari-Vigh A,Coy DH

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hymenochirin-1B (IKLSPETKDN(10)LKKVLKGAIK(20)GAIAVAKMV.NH2) is a cationic, amphipathic, α-helical, host-defense peptide, first isolated from skin secretions of the Congo clawed frog Hymenochirus boettgeri (Pipidae). Structure-activity relationships were investigated by synthesizing analogs in which the Pro(5), Glu(6) ...

journal_title：Peptides

authors： Mechkarska M,Prajeep M,Radosavljevic GD,Jovanovic IP,Al Baloushi A,Sonnevend A,Lukic ML,Conlon JM

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00