The alpha factor pheromone arrests yeast in the G1 phase of their cell cycle. Alpha Factor Mating Pheromone induces the expression of mating genes, changes in nuclear architecture, and polarzes growth toward the mating partner.
Kynurenine sulfate monohydrate is a precursor of kynurenic acid which is the only recognized endogenous excitatory amino acid receptor antagonist agent in the central nervous system. L-Kyn is known to be a pigment generating component in animals. In mamma
Hexyl decanoate, the first trail pheromone compound identified in a stingless bee, Trigona recursa. Hexyl decanoate is dominant component of gland secretions.