Abstract
The specificity of the ‘sugar-sensitive’ hair (Ss-I) in the silkworm to the 9 isomers of myo-inositol was studied electrophysiologically. Of the 9 isomers only myo-, epi- and allo-inositol receptor activity. Using various mixtures of these cyclitols and sucrose it was determined that the inositol receptor located in the Ss-I hair responded only to myo- and epi-inositol while allo-inositol stimulated another receptor in the same hair. Threshold and magnitude of response of this receptor were nearly the same for both cyclitols. Configurational specificity of the inositol receptor and its role in taste and lipid metabolism are discussed.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
