Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods and compositions for modulating the action of G proteins. G proteins are important to cellular regulation in all human cells and their function is involved in a wide variety of human disease processes. In particular aspects, the present disclosure concerns the development of mastoparan analogs as well as other amphipathic and cationic peptides, termed receptor-based analogues, that can promote activation of one or more G proteins, and are therefore proposed to be useful in the treatment of a variety of disorders including asthma, ulcers, cardiovascular diseases and even Parkinson's disease.

Abstract: A compound having glutamate receptor inhibitor activity represented by the formula: ##STR1## where R represents a hydrogen atom or a group of the formula: ##STR2## m and n each represents an integer of 3 or 4 and p represents an integer of 0 or 1, or a salt thereof is provided. The compounds are useful for an insecticide.