6-Methoxy-tetrahydro-beta-carboline in the retinae of rabbits and pigs.
beta-Carbolines are alkaloids found as normal constituents in many plants and animals. These compounds have many biochemical and pharmacological effects often related to a neuromodulator-like mode of action. We have demonstrated a beta-carboline derivative, 6-methoxy-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-beta-carboline (6-MeO-THBC) as a normal constituent in the retina. The significance of beta-carbolines in the retina remains to be investigated.
D000818:Animals; D002243:Carbolines / Q000032:analysis*; D008401:Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry; D007211:Indoles / Q000032:analysis*; D011817:Rabbits; D012160:Retina / Q000032:analysis*; D013552:Swine
D002243:Carbolines; D007211:Indoles; C002272:6-methoxytryptoline