TRH analogue with C-terminal thioamide group. Synthesis, receptor binding, TSH-releasing activity and alpha-MSH-releasing activity

A new TRH analogue containing a C-terminal thioamide group was synthesized. This peptide was shown to have receptor-binding affinity, and TSH- as well as alpha-MSH-releasing activities very similar to native TRH.     

Penicillamine induced changes in growing rats. II. liver parenchymal cell

Zusammenfassung d-Penicillamin als Kupferchelator bewirkt im Langzeitversuch eine isolierte Veränderung der stereologischen Parameter der Mitochondrien und der «microbodies». Zusammenhänge mit der Aktivitätshemmung kupferhaltiger Oxydasen in den beiden Zellorganellen werden vermutet.     

Prolactin secretion inhibition by a new 8a-amino-ergoline,CH 29-717

Summary In rats, CH 29-717 inhibits basal and physiologically or chemically stimulated prolactin secretion. It is more potent than the standard bromocriptine.     

The effect ofl-asparaginase on the synthesis and processing of ribosomal precursor RNA in PHA-stimulated lymphocytes

Riassunto Gli AA. hanno studiato l'effetto dellal-asparaginasi sulla sintesi dell'ARN nei linfociti coltivati in vitro con PHA. L'enzima provoca una marcata riduzione della velocità di sintesi dell'ARN e l'analisi sedimentimetrica dell'ARN marcato suggerisce che l'enzima rallenta la velocità di elaborazione del «precursore» ribosomiale.     

Precocious retina development caused by receptor cell independent light effect

Summary In the retina of the mouth-brooding teleostTilapia leucosticta, light causes an accelerated development of ganglion cells. This effect is presumably not mediated by receptor and interneuronal cells.