The triiodothyronine antagonistic effect of gamma-L-glutamyl-taurine (litoralon).
A recently recognized bioactive substance of the parathyroid glands, gamma-L-glutamyl-taurine antagonises the metamorphosis enhancing effect of triiodothyronine. Shortening of the body-length of tadpoles is significantly delayed by the substance. The experimental results imply that it fulfills the role of a balance hormone.
D000818:Animals; D001001:Anura; D005971:Glutamates / Q000494:pharmacology*; D005973:Glutamine / Q000031:analogs & derivatives; D008675:Metamorphosis, Biological / Q000187:drug effects; D010281:Parathyroid Hormone / Q000494:pharmacology*; D013654:Taurine / Q000031:analogs & derivatives* / Q000494:pharmacology; D014284:Triiodothyronine / Q000037:antagonists & inhibitors* / Q000494:pharmacology
D005971:Glutamates; D010281:Parathyroid Hormone; D014284:Triiodothyronine; D005973:Glutamine; D013654:Taurine; C020903:glutaurine