Regional interactions of opioid peptides at mu and delta sites in rat brain.

abstract：:Increased plasma levels of neuropeptide Y (NPY)-like immunoreactivity (p-NPY-LI) have been described in hemodialysis (HD) patients. In this investigation the effect of a standard HD on p-NPY-LI, analyzed by radioimmunoassay and reverse-phase high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), was studied. During dialysis p...

journal_title：Peptides

authors： Hegbrant J,Thysell H,Ekman R

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The pineal nonapeptide hormone arginine vasotocin (AVT) (100 ng/kg) administered intra-nasally (IN) to healthy prepubertal boys, dramatically increased the amount of REM sleep, decreased REM sleep latency, and induced REM periods at sleep onset. Neither arginine vasopressin (AVP) nor oxytocin administered IN at the do...

journal_title：Peptides

authors： Pavel S,Goldstein R,Petrescu M,Popa M

更新日期：1981-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The central effect of cholecystokinin-octapeptide (CCK), SQ 19,844 or sincalide, on the intake of food and water and on colonic temperature (Tc) was investigated using the broiler cockerel. Four-week old chicks were maintained in a thermoneutral environment of 23-24 degrees C. After food was removed for a 24 hr interv...

journal_title：Peptides

authors： Denbow DM,Myers RD

更新日期：1982-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although a great deal is published on the MCH neurons, very few works were devoted to the study of their development. However, existing literature points out two important traits: first, these neurons differentiate a MCH phenotype very early in all species studied so far, which might suggest a role for the MCH peptide...

journal_title：Peptides

authors： Risold PY,Croizier S,Legagneux K,Brischoux F,Fellmann D,Griffond B

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Prothymosin alpha (ProTα), a nuclear protein, plays multiple functions including cell survival. Most recently, we demonstrated that the active 30-amino acid peptide sequence/P30 (amino acids 49-78) in ProTα retains its substantial activity in neuroprotection in vitro and in vivo as well as in the inhibition of cerebra...

journal_title：Peptides

authors： Halder SK,Sugimoto J,Matsunaga H,Ueda H

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:More than 40 peptides belonging to the -Y/FXFGL-NH(2) allatostatin superfamily have been isolated and identified from the central nervous system (CNS) of the tiger prawn, Penaeus monodon (Crustacea: Penaeidea). The peptides can be arranged in seven sub-groups according to the variable post-tyrosyl residue represented ...

journal_title：Peptides

authors： Duve H,Johnsen AH,Scott AG,Thorpe A

更新日期：2002-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A study was made of the effect of adrenalectomy over different periods of time (6, 15 and 21 days) on exocrine pancreatic secretion in the rat in basal conditions and under stimulation with CCK. It was observed that adrenalectomy does not alter the rate of pancreatic flow but the response capacity to CCK is depressed....

journal_title：Peptides

authors： Manso MA,De Dios I,Garcia AM,Calvo JJ

更新日期：1988-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:CR 1409, a glutaramic acid derivative with competitive cholecystokinin-antagonistic activity, was administered IP and evaluated in comparison with proglumide (the model CCK-receptor antagonist), gabexate (protease inhibitor) and PGE2 (cytoprotective) on two different models of experimental pancreatitis. Acute pancreat...

journal_title：Peptides

authors： Makovec F,Bani M,Cereda R,Chistè R,Revel L,Rovati LC,Setnikar I,Rovati LA

更新日期：1986-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Huwentoxin-I (HWTX-I) is a 33-residue peptide isolated from the venom of Ornithoctonus huwena and could inhibit TTX-sensitive voltage-gated sodium channels and N-type calcium channels in mammalian dorsal root ganglion (DRG) neurons. However, the effects of HWTX-I on mammalian central neuronal and insect sodium channel...

journal_title：Peptides

authors： Wang M,Rong M,Xiao Y,Liang S

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ethanol (ETOH) has been shown to have pronounced effects on reproductive endocrinology in humans as well as laboratory animals. We have studied the effects of ETOH on the hypothalamic-pituitary-luteinizing hormone (LH) axis, using the male rat as an animal model. In order to better understand the method by which ETOH ...

journal_title：Peptides

authors： Dees WL,Kozlowski GP

更新日期：1984-01-01 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：:A novel antimicrobial peptide, with molecular mass of 1602.0469Da, produced by Brevibacillus laterosporus strain A60 was isolated and purified from the soil of mango plants. The purification procedure consisted of ammonium sulfate precipitation, cation exchange chromatography on an HiTrap SP HP column, thin layer chro...

journal_title：Peptides

authors： Zhao J,Guo L,Zeng H,Yang X,Yuan J,Shi H,Xiong Y,Chen M,Han L,Qiu D

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:I.c.v. injection for 9 days of either naltexone (NTX) (5, 10, 20, 40 micrograms/rat) or a selective mu peptide (CTOP) (0.125, 0.25, 0.5, 1, 3, 6 micrograms/rat) or delta (naltrindole) (NLT) (5, 10, 20 micrograms/rat) subtype opioid receptor antagonist affected sensitization to cocaine (COC) (50 mg/kg, i.p.) administer...

journal_title：Peptides

authors： Braida D,Paladini E,Gori E,Sala M

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cocaine- and amphetamine-regulated transcript peptide (CART) with its wide distribution in the brain of mammals has been the focus of considerable research in recent years. Last two decades have witnessed a steady rise in the information on the genes that encode this neuropeptide and regulation of its transcription an...

journal_title：Peptides

authors： Subhedar NK,Nakhate KT,Upadhya MA,Kokare DM

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Interleukin-1 beta (IL-1β) significantly influences cognitive processes. Treatments which raise the level of IL-1β in the brain impair memory consolidation in contextual fear conditioning. However, the effect of IL-1β on memory reconsolidation has not yet been established. The melanocortin α-melanocyte-stimulating hor...

journal_title：Peptides

authors： Machado I,González P,Schiöth HB,Lasaga M,Scimonelli TN

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Glucagon-related peptides such as glucagon, glucagon-like peptide-1, and oxyntomodulin suppress food intake in mammals and birds. Recently, novel glucagon-like peptide (GCGL) was identified from chicken brain, and a comparatively high mRNA expression level of GCGL was detected in the hypothalamus. A number of studies ...

journal_title：Peptides

authors： Honda K,Saneyasu T,Yamaguchi T,Shimatani T,Aoki K,Nakanishi K,Kamisoyama H

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of arginine vasopressin (AVP) on rat antinociception was investigated. Intraventricular injection of 50 or 100 ng AVP dose-dependently increased the pain threshold; in contrast, intraventricular injection of 10 microl anti-AVP serum decreased the pain threshold; both intrathecal injection of 200 ng AVP or 1...

journal_title：Peptides

authors： Yang J,Song CY,Liu WY,Lin BC

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dendroaspis natriuretic peptide (DNP) is one of four members of the natriuretic peptide family sharing functional and structural properties. The purpose of the present study was to elucidate the physiological role of DNP on renal functions and its cellular mechanism in the rabbit kidney. DNP (5 μg/kg/min) infused intr...

journal_title：Peptides

authors： Kim SM,Kim SY,Kim SH,Cho KW,Kim SZ

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have developed a specific and sensitive radioimmunoassay for the hydra head activator neuropeptide (HHAP). The antibody recognizes the C-terminal portion of HHAP and shows no cross-reactivity with other neuropeptides. The assay allows measurement of HHAP-like material in tissue extracts with a minimum detectable co...

journal_title：Peptides

authors： Ekman R,Salford L,Brun A,Larsson I

更新日期：1990-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was designed to test the possibility that antimicrobial peptides could be derived from the genomic sequences of phage lysins. Using two lysins (D3 and PhiKZ) we selected and produced two putative peptides (X and Z, respectively) believed to possess antimicrobial properties based on their physicochemical cha...

journal_title：Peptides

authors： Rotem S,Radzishevsky I,Inouye RT,Samore M,Mor A

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Obestatin is a 23-amino-acid peptide originally regarded as an anorexigenic factor. However, most of the subsequent studies failed to confirm the initially reported anorexigenic properties of obestatin. Obestatin is incapable of crossing the blood brain barrier (BBB), which may affect its biological function. Here, we...

journal_title：Peptides

authors： Ren G,He Z,Cong P,Chen H,Guo Y,Yu J,Liu Z,Ji Q,Song Z,Chen Y

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An important role for angiotensin IV (Ang IV) in the processes of learning and memory has now been well established. We have previously found that intracerebroventricular (ICV) administration of Ang IV as well as des-Phe6-Ang IV enhances learning of conditioned avoidance responses (CARs), facilitates recall of a passi...

journal_title：Peptides

authors： Braszko JJ

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An identical CRF-related diuretic peptide (Musca-DP) was isolated and characterized from whole-body extracts of the house fly, Musca domestica, and stable fly, Stomoxys calcitrans. The peptide stimulates cyclic AMP production in Manduca sexta Malpighian tubules and increases the rate of fluid secretion by isolated Mus...

journal_title：Peptides

authors： Clottens FL,Holman GM,Coast GM,Totty NF,Hayes TK,Kay I,Mallet AI,Wright MS,Chung JS,Truong O

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Plasmodium falciparum malaria parasite invasion of erythrocytes is an essential step in host infection and the proteins involved in such invasion are the main target in developing an antimalarial vaccine. Secretory organelle-derived proteins (micronemal AMA1 protein and the RON2, 4, and 5 rhoptry neck proteins) have b...

journal_title：Peptides

authors： Curtidor H,Patiño LC,Arévalo-Pinzón G,Vanegas M,Patarroyo ME,Patarroyo MA

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of synthetic human calcitonin gene-related peptide (hCGRP) on the isolated and electrically driven left atria of rats were investigated. The peptide at concentrations of 3 X 10(-9)-3 X 10(-7) M produced positive inotropic effects on the left atria in a dose-dependent manner. Verapamil (10(-5) M) and adenosi...

journal_title：Peptides

authors： Satoh M,Oku R,Maeda A,Fujii N,Otaka A,Funakoshi S,Yajima H,Takagi H

更新日期：1986-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To confirm and extend the results of previous studies which demonstrated central cardiovascular effects of vasopressin in anesthetized rats, we determined blood pressure and heart rate changes for 30 minutes after intracerebroventricular injections of arginine vasopressin, arginine vasotocin and oxytocin in conscious ...

journal_title：Peptides

authors： Zerbe RL,Kirtland S,Faden AI,Feuerstein G

更新日期：1983-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Previously, we described a gene, flp-1, that encodes seven FMRFamide-like peptides from two alternatively spliced transcripts in the nematode Caenorhabditis elegans. To determine whether all or a subset of the predicted peptides coded for by flp-1 are produced in vivo, we undertook the isolation of FMRFamide-like pept...

journal_title：Peptides

authors： Rosoff ML,Doble KE,Price DA,Li C

更新日期：1993-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The distribution of FMRFamide-like-immunoreactive peptides was investigated in the brain and pituitary of the elasmobranch fish Scyliorhinus canicula using the indirect immunofluorescence technique. FMRFamide-immunoreactive cells and fibers were mainly observed in the telencephalon and the diencephalon, while other br...

journal_title：Peptides

authors： Vallarino M,Salsotto-Cattaneo MT,Feuilloley M,Vaudry H

更新日期：1991-11-01 00:00:00

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：:Phoenixin, a recently discovered 20-amino acid peptide was implicated in reproduction. However, the expression in food intake-regulatory nuclei such as the paraventricular nucleus, the arcuate nucleus and the nucleus of the solitary tract suggests an implication of phoenixin in food intake regulation. Therefore, we in...

journal_title：Peptides

authors： Schalla M,Prinz P,Friedrich T,Scharner S,Kobelt P,Goebel-Stengel M,Rose M,Stengel A

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00