Analysis of tryptophan, tyrosine and related dipeptides in mouse brain by isocratic high-performance liquid chromatography with switchable wavelength fluorescence detection

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Abstract

Tryptophan (Trp) and tyrosine (Tyr) are pharmacologically active compounds which, after administration of adequate doses, are increased in level in the brain, and stimulate neurotransmitter synthesis. Trp and Tyr containing dipeptides were tested as possible substitutes with regard to the effect on precursor level in the brain. Glycyltryptophan, alanyl-tryptophan and glycyl-tyrosine were intravenously applied to young female mice and the brain levels of dipeptides, Trp and Tyr measured 30 min after application. Neurotransmitter precursor levels in the brain increased similarly in all cases. The results suggest that the dipeptides are as effective as the single amino acids and may be superior because of their better solubility.

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Presented at the “International Symposium on Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis”, September 1987, Barcelona, Spain.

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