Demonstration of specific receptors for angiotensin III in rat adrenal glands]

Distinct and specific binding sites for 3H-angiotensin II (A II) AND 3H-angiotensin III (A III) have been demonstrated in Rat adrenal gland preparations. A III binding sites have the highest affinity (KD29C1-2.10(-10)M) for the 2-8 heptapeptide. This suggests the possibility of a separate and distinct physiological role for the 2-8 heptapeptide, mediated via such A III binding sites.     

Inherited semisterility for control of harmful insects. II. Degree of sterility and types of translocations in the mosquitoCulex pipiens L.

Zusammenfassung Für die Anwendung von Semisterilität infolge von Translokationen zur Bekämpfung schädlicher Insekten ist der Grad der Semisterilität und die Art der zugrundeliegenden Translokation von Bedeutung. Von den bisher untersuchten 124 Translokationen hatten 101 einen Sterilitätsgrad zwischen 10 und 50%, 23 über 50 bis zu 85%. Mit dem männlichen Geschlechtsfaktor M gekoppelte Translokationen sind zur Zeit die für die Praxis am nützlichsten. Sie treten nicht so häufig auf als erwartet, machen aber doch rund 1/4 aller getesteten Translokationen aus. Es werden Gründe angeführt, weshalb M-gekoppelte Translokationen nützlicher sind.     

Histochemical demonstration of differences in AMP deaminase activity in rat skeletal muscle-fibres

Summary The histochemical method for AMP deaminase confirms that rat slow-twitch fibres contain less AMP deaminase activity than fast-twitch fibres. However, the enzyme appears similarly localized in all fibre types.This study was supported by NIH grant AM 21617.     

Phosphate mobilization from striated muscle following parathyroid hormone administration to thyroparathyroidectomized rats

Summary Parathyroid hormone administration to thyroparathyroidectomized rats resulted in a significant reduction in inorganic phosphate content of a variety of striated muscles. Most other organs were unaffected. Much of the extra urinary phosphate present after parathyroid hormone stimulation may be released from the muscles.Supported in part by a grant from the Marquette University Committee on Research.     

Intensification of amphetamine-induced excitation by methysergide,a serotonergic receptor blocker

Summary Methysergide, a serotonergic receptor blocker, was studied to determine its effects against d-amphetamine-induced excitation as measured by convulsions elicited by handling in mice. Significant intensification (p<0.01) of the action of d-amphetamine was observed in mice. These results indicate that reduction in serotonergic activity in the central nervous system enhances excitation induced by d-amphetamine.This work was supported by the Pharmaceutical Manufacturer Association Starter Grant, No. 5 S01 RR 05654-06 and the Air Force Office of Scientific Research Grant. The authors are grateful to Ben Wiggins, Michael Wallace, Maria Salazar, and Sanford Futterman for their technical assistance. The authors are also grateful to Dr Boris Tabakoff for supplying the formula of the CSF used in this experiment and we are indebted to San Antonio College for the use of their computer facilities. Dr Blum is a Career Teacher in drug addiction sponsored by NIDA, grant No. 1-T01-DA00290-01.