Table 1 Influence of i.c.v. injections of carnosine, β-Ala-Gly and β-Ala-L-Leu on various behavioral categories of chicks.
From: Central administration of dipeptides, beta-alanyl-BCAAs, induces hyperactivity in chicks
Saline (6) | Carnosine (7) | β-Ala-Gly (7) | β-Ala-L-Leu (6) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Active wakefulness | 345 ± 102 | 579 ± 4 | 402 ± 72 | 545 ± 20 |
Standing/sitting motionless with eyes open | 111 ± 52 ab | 21 ± 4 a | 166 ± 46 b | 55 ± 20 ab |
Standing motionless with eyes closed | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Sitting motionless with head drooped (sleeping posture) | 144 ± 94 | 0 | 32 ± 28 | 0 |
Total (second) | 600 | 600 | 600 | 600 |