title: Synthesis, receptor binding affinities and alpha-MSH releasing activities of TRH analogues.
abstract: New syntheses of three thyrotropin releasing hormone (TRH) analogues ([Dopa2]THR, [Nic1]TRH, and [Tyr(30NO2)2]TRH) have been reported (Dopa stands for L-3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine, Nic--for nicotinic acid and Tyr(3-NO2)--for L-3-nitrotyrosine). These three TRH analogues and five already known ones ([Aad1Tca3]TRH, [D-His2]TRH, [D-Pro3]TRH, [Pro-NH-NH2(3)]TRH and [Tyr2]TRH), were studied in vitro for their binding activity to rat pituitary TRH receptors and a-MSH releasing activity in the neuro-intermediate lobe of frogs. Competition of analogues for 3H-TRH binding to rat anterior pituitary membrane fraction was used. One of ten tested analogues ([Aad1, Tca]3 TRH) was as potent as TRH in competing for high-affinity binding sites (Kd = 8.5 nM). The binding activity of diastereoisomers ([D-His2]TRH and [D-Pro3]TRH) was reduced as well as that of analogue [Pro-NH-NH2(3)]TRH. The rest of the analogues were inactive. The binding activities were in good accordance with alpha-MSH releasing activities.
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D066298:In Vitro Techniques; D008297:Male; D009074:Melanocyte-Stimulating Hormones / Q000378:metabolism*; D008968:Molecular Conformation; D010902:Pituitary Gland / Q000378:metabolism; D011895:Rana ridibunda; D051381:Rats; D011919:Rats, Inbred Strains; D011956:Receptors, Cell Surface / Q000378:metabolism*; D018025:Receptors, Thyrotropin-Releasing Hormone; D013329:Structure-Activity Relationship; D013973:Thyrotropin-Releasing Hormone / Q000031:analogs & derivatives* / Q000378:metabolism; D014316:Tritium
chemical_list: D011956:Receptors, Cell Surface; D018025:Receptors, Thyrotropin-Releasing Hormone; D014316:Tritium; D013973:Thyrotropin-Releasing Hormone; D009074:Melanocyte-Stimulating Hormones