ISSN:
1420-9071
Keywords:
Molt-inhibiting hormone (MIH)
;
inhibitor
;
ecdysone biosynthesis
;
crustaceans
;
xanthurenic acid
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Medicine
Notes:
Summary Attempts to isolate the molt-inhibiting hormone (MIH) of crustaceans from crab eyestalks (ES) resulted in the characterization of xanthurenic acid as an inhibitor of ecdysone biosynthesis in the cultured Y-organ-complex (YOC) homogenate. It was also found that 3-hydroxyl-l-kynurenine present in the ES is transformed into xanthurenic acid in the YOC and body fluid. Its mode of inhibitory action in ecdysone biosynthesis is probably inactivation of cytochrome P-450.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01960242
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