Exogenous tryptophan increases synthesis, storage, and intraneuronal metabolism of 5-hydroxytryptamine in the rat hypothalamus.

Lookingland, K J

Exogenous tryptophan increases synthesis, storage, and intraneuronal metabolism of 5-hydroxytryptamine in the rat hypothalamus. [electronic resource] - Journal of neurochemistry Jul 1986 - 205-12 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

0022-3042

10.1111/j.1471-4159.1986.tb02851.x doi


Animals
Dihydroxyphenylalanine--metabolism
Dose-Response Relationship, Drug
Hydroxyindoleacetic Acid--metabolism
Hypothalamus--cytology
Male
Neurons--metabolism
Osmolar Concentration
Rats
Rats, Inbred Strains
Serotonin--metabolism
Tryptophan--pharmacology