Changes in rabbits' behaviour under the influence of corticotropin derivative analogue 4-10 in spontaneous conditions

Ann Univ Mariae Curie Sklodowska Med. 2001:56:381-7.

Abstract

The influence and the role of corticotrophin analogue 4-10 on the rabbits' behaviour in spontaneous conditions was analysed. The data analysis indicated that analogue 4-10 with modified aminoacid sequence in 8, 9, 10 positions significantly influenced the behavioural changes in the general model of behaviour. The 4-10 corticotrophin derivative caused the suppression of aggression, considerably reduced the tension and orientation-cognition reactions, however, it prolonged comfort and grooming significantly. This may prove the noticeable reaction of analogue 4-10 in modification of behavioural pattern, which was expressed by restraining the reaction of stressogenic character with simultaneous attenuation and prolongation of appetite reactions.

MeSH terms

  • Adrenocorticotropic Hormone / analogs & derivatives*
  • Adrenocorticotropic Hormone / pharmacology*
  • Animals
  • Appetitive Behavior / drug effects
  • Behavior, Animal / drug effects*
  • Feeding Behavior / drug effects
  • Grooming / drug effects
  • Male
  • Peptide Fragments / pharmacology*
  • Rabbits

Substances

  • Peptide Fragments
  • Adrenocorticotropic Hormone
  • ACTH (4-10)