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Indolic compounds affect tryptophan binding to rat hepatic nuclei

H Sidransky1, E Verney, J W Cosgrove

  • 1Department of Pathology, George Washington University Medical Center, Washington, DC 20037.

The Journal of Nutrition
|June 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

3-Methylindole affects L-tryptophan binding to rat liver cell nuclei. While not inhibiting binding alone, it alters L-tryptophan

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Area of Science:

  • Biochemistry
  • Molecular Biology
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • L-tryptophan is an essential amino acid involved in protein synthesis.
  • Indolic compounds, including 3-methylindole, are found in various biological systems.
  • The interaction between L-tryptophan and its binding sites in hepatic nuclei is not fully understood.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of indolic compounds, specifically 3-methylindole, on L-tryptophan binding to rat hepatic nuclei.
  • To elucidate the mechanism by which 3-methylindole influences L-tryptophan's interaction with hepatic nuclear receptors.

Main Methods:

  • In vitro binding assays using radiolabeled L-tryptophan ([3H]tryptophan) and rat hepatic nuclear envelopes.
  • Scatchard analysis to determine binding affinities (dissociation constants, KD) and binding concentrations (Bmax).

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  • In vivo experiments involving oral administration of L-tryptophan and 3-methylindole to rats, followed by assessment of hepatic protein synthesis.

    • Main Results:

    • 3-Methylindole did not inhibit [3H]L-tryptophan binding in vitro but modulated the effect of unlabeled L-tryptophan.
    • Scatchard analysis indicated similar KD but increased Bmax for [3H]L-tryptophan binding in the presence of 3-methylindole and L-tryptophan.
    • Pre-incubation of liver with 3-methylindole decreased specific [3H]L-tryptophan binding to nuclei.
    • L-Tryptophan administration increased hepatic protein synthesis, an effect not altered by 3-methylindole.

    Conclusions:

    • 3-Methylindole influences the binding characteristics of L-tryptophan to hepatic nuclear receptors.
    • The compound affects the capacity (Bmax) rather than the affinity (KD) of L-tryptophan binding.
    • 3-Methylindole's effects on tryptophan binding do not directly translate to altered protein synthesis in vivo.