Table 2 Influence of i.c.v. injections of β-Ala-L-Ile, β-Ala-L-Leu and β-Ala-L-Val on various behavioral categories of chicks.
From: Central administration of dipeptides, beta-alanyl-BCAAs, induces hyperactivity in chicks
Saline (7) | β-Ala-L-Ile (7) | β-Ala-L-Leu (7) | β-Ala-L-Val (7) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Active wakefulness | 458 ± 49 a | 575 ± 10 b | 589 ± 6 b | 584 ± 6 b |
Standing/sitting motionless with eyes open | 70 ± 7 a | 25 ± 10 b | 11 ± 6 b | 16 ± 6 b |
Standing motionless with eyes closed | 15 ± 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Sitting motionless with head drooped (sleeping posture) | 57 ± 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total (second) | 600 | 600 | 600 | 600 |