[The effect of anionic complexes on cytochrome c oxidation by cytochrome c oxidase].

The effect of different buffer anions on the maximal velocity (Vmax) and Michaelis constant (Km) of the first reaction between horse cytochrome c and beef cytochrome c oxidase was studied. The Michaelis constant for the high affinity phase varies little as the buffer anions borate, phosphate, succinate and citrate were employed, but Vmax varies significantly. At the ionic strength I = 0.

[Vasopressin as a neurotransmitter and neuromodulator].

Recent data about the antidiuretic hormone arginine vasopressin (AVP) are reviewed which show that except its well known peripheral endocrine functions, it has another not less important function as a neurotransmitter and neuromodulator in the central nervous system. AVP facilitates learning and memory consolidation. Data are also presented about the primary structure of AVP precursor and the sites of its synthesis, as well as about the AVP receptors and the mechanism of its action in different brain areas.