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[Inhibitory effects of dipeptides containing tryptophan on the excitability on the giant neuron of the giant African snail (Achatina fulica, Ferussac)]. 1978

H Takeuchi, and H Tamura

Besides an inhibitory effect of L-Lys-L-Phe-L-Tyr and L-Phe-L-Tyr, L-Phe-L-Trp showed the same effect on the excitability of a giant neurone (the TAN, tonically autoactive neurone) identified in suboesophageal ganglia of Achatina futica Férussac. The critical concentration of L-Phe-L-Trp to produce the effect was 10(-5)--3 X 10(-5) kg/1. The inhibitory effect of this substance was relatively slow and independent no chloride ions, as well as in the case of L-Phe-L-Tyr. L-Trp-L-Phe, Gly-L-Trp and L-Trp-Gly did not show any effect on the same neurone. The I-V curve of the TAN's neuromembrane, measured by the injection of a transmembrane triangular current, were not modified markedly by L-Phe-L-Trp at 4 X 10(-4) kg/1. The pattern of the TAN's spike firing produced by the depolarizing current injection were not influenced by this substance.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D009474 Neurons The basic cellular units of nervous tissue. Each neuron consists of a body, an axon, and dendrites. Their purpose is to receive, conduct, and transmit impulses in the NERVOUS SYSTEM. Nerve Cells,Cell, Nerve,Cells, Nerve,Nerve Cell,Neuron
D004151 Dipeptides Peptides composed of two amino acid units. Dipeptide
D005724 Ganglia Clusters of multipolar neurons surrounded by a capsule of loosely organized CONNECTIVE TISSUE located outside the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM.
D000818 Animals Unicellular or multicellular, heterotrophic organisms, that have sensation and the power of voluntary movement. Under the older five kingdom paradigm, Animalia was one of the kingdoms. Under the modern three domain model, Animalia represents one of the many groups in the domain EUKARYOTA. Animal,Metazoa,Animalia
D012908 Snails Marine, freshwater, or terrestrial mollusks of the class Gastropoda. Most have an enclosing spiral shell, and several genera harbor parasites pathogenic to man. Snail
D013329 Structure-Activity Relationship The relationship between the chemical structure of a compound and its biological or pharmacological activity. Compounds are often classed together because they have structural characteristics in common including shape, size, stereochemical arrangement, and distribution of functional groups. Relationship, Structure-Activity,Relationships, Structure-Activity,Structure Activity Relationship,Structure-Activity Relationships
D014364 Tryptophan An essential amino acid that is necessary for normal growth in infants and for NITROGEN balance in adults. It is a precursor of INDOLE ALKALOIDS in plants. It is a precursor of SEROTONIN (hence its use as an antidepressant and sleep aid). It can be a precursor to NIACIN, albeit inefficiently, in mammals. Ardeydorm,Ardeytropin,L-Tryptophan,L-Tryptophan-ratiopharm,Levotryptophan,Lyphan,Naturruhe,Optimax,PMS-Tryptophan,Trofan,Tryptacin,Tryptan,Tryptophan Metabolism Alterations,ratio-Tryptophan,L Tryptophan,L Tryptophan ratiopharm,PMS Tryptophan,ratio Tryptophan

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