Changes with aging in the levels of amino acids in rat CNS structural elements II. Taurine and small neutral amino acids

1989 ◽  
Vol 14 (6) ◽  
pp. 563-570 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Banay-Schwartz ◽  
A. Lajtha ◽  
M. Palkovits
Keyword(s):  
Amino Acids ◽  
Structural Elements ◽  
Neutral Amino Acids ◽  
Rat Cns

Changes with aging in the levels of amino acids in rat CNS structural elements I. Glutamate and related amino acids

1989 ◽  
Vol 14 (6) ◽  
pp. 555-562 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Banay-Schwartz ◽  
A. Lajtha ◽  
M. Palkovits
Keyword(s):  
Amino Acids ◽  
Structural Elements ◽  
Rat Cns

Atypical amino acids inhibit histidine, valine, or lysine transport into rat brain

1983 ◽  
Vol 245 (4) ◽  
pp. R556-R563 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. K. Tews ◽  
A. E. Harper
Keyword(s):  
Amino Acids ◽  
Rat Brain ◽  
Blood Brain Barrier ◽  
Brain Slices ◽  
Aromatic Amino Acids ◽  
Brain Barrier ◽  
Basic Amino Acids ◽  
Large Neutral Amino Acids ◽  
Neutral Amino Acids ◽  
Single Meal

Transport of histidine, valine, or lysine into rat brain slices and across the blood-brain barrier (BBB) was determined in the presence of atypical nonprotein amino acids. Competitors of histidine and valine transport in slices were large neutral amino acids including norleucine, norvaline, alpha-aminooctanoate, beta-methylphenylalanine, and alpha-aminophenylacetate. Less effective were aromatic amino acids with ring substituents; ineffective were basic amino acids and omega-amino isomers of norleucine and aminooctanoate. Lysine transport was moderately depressed by homoarginine or ornithine plus arginine; large neutral amino acids were also similarly inhibitory. Histidine or valine transport across the BBB was also strongly inhibited by large neutral amino acids that were the most effective competitors in the slices (norvaline, norleucine, alpha-aminooctanoate, and alpha-aminophenylacetate); homoarginine and 8-aminooctanoate were ineffective. Homoarginine, ornithine, and arginine almost completely blocked lysine transport, but the large neutral amino acids were barely inhibitory. When rats were fed a single meal containing individual atypical large neutral amino acids or homoarginine, brain pools of certain large neutral amino acids or of arginine and lysine, respectively, were depleted.

scholarly journals Characteristics of system ASC for transport of neutral amino acids in the isolated rat hepatocyte.

1981 ◽  
Vol 256 (7) ◽  
pp. 3304-3312
Author(s):  
M.S. Kilberg ◽  
M.E. Handlogten ◽  
H.N. Christensen
Keyword(s):  
Amino Acids ◽  
Rat Hepatocyte ◽  
Neutral Amino Acids ◽  
Isolated Rat

scholarly journals Characteristics of a lysosomal membrane transport system for tyrosine and other neutral amino acids in rat thyroid cells.

1986 ◽  
Vol 261 (36) ◽  
pp. 17107-17112
Author(s):  
J Bernar ◽  
F Tietze ◽  
L D Kohn ◽  
I Bernardini ◽  
G S Harper ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Amino Acids ◽  
Membrane Transport ◽  
Transport System ◽  
Lysosomal Membrane ◽  
Thyroid Cells ◽  
Neutral Amino Acids ◽  
Rat Thyroid

scholarly journals The transport of neutral amino acids in cultured human fibroblasts.

1980 ◽  
Vol 255 (3) ◽  
pp. 929-936 ◽  
Author(s):  
G.C. Gazzola ◽  
V. Dall'Asta ◽  
G.G. Guidotti
Keyword(s):  
Amino Acids ◽  
Human Fibroblasts ◽  
Neutral Amino Acids ◽  
Cultured Human Fibroblasts

scholarly journals Large Neutral Amino Acids (LNAAs) Supplementation Improves Neuropsychological Performances in Adult Patients with Phenylketonuria

Nutrients ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 1092 ◽  
Author(s):  
Iris Scala ◽  
Maria Pia Riccio ◽  
Maria Marino ◽  
Carmela Bravaccio ◽  
Giancarlo Parenti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Amino Acids ◽  
Executive Functions ◽  
Metabolic Control ◽  
Cognitive Functions ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Wisconsin Card Sorting Test ◽  
Card Sorting ◽  
Large Neutral Amino Acids ◽  
Neutral Amino Acids ◽  
Poor Metabolic Control

Phenylketonuria is an inborn error of phenylalanine (Phe) metabolism diagnosed by newborn screening and treated early with diet. Although diet prevents intellectual disability, patients often show impairment of executive functions, working memory, sustained attention, and cognitive flexibility. Large neutral amino acids (LNAAs) have been proposed as a dietary supplement for PKU adults. Few studies show that LNAAs may help in improving metabolic control as well as cognitive functions. In this study, 10 adult PKU patients with poor metabolic control were treated for 12 months with LNAAs (MovisCom, 0.8–1 g/kg/day) and underwent Phe and Tyrosine (Tyr) monitoring monthly. Neuropsychological assessment was performed at T0, T+3, and T+12 months by using the American Psychological General Well-Being Index, the Wisconsin Card Sorting Test, the Test of Attentional Performance, and the 9-Hole Peg Test. No change in plasma Phe levels was observed during LNAAs supplementation, while Tyr levels significantly improved during LNAAs supplementation (p = 0.03). Psychometric tests showed an improvement of distress and well-being rates, of executive functions, attention, and vigilance, whereas no difference was noted regarding hand dexterity. This study adds evidence of the advantage of LNAAs supplementation in improving cognitive functions and well-being in patients with PKU with poor metabolic control.

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