Peripheral conversion of L-5-hydroxytryptophan to serotonin induces drinking in rats.

Kikta, D C

Peripheral conversion of L-5-hydroxytryptophan to serotonin induces drinking in rats. [electronic resource] - Pharmacology, biochemistry, and behavior Jun 1981 - 889-93 p. digital

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

0091-3057

10.1016/0091-3057(81)90379-8 doi


5-Hydroxytryptophan--metabolism
Animals
Benserazide--pharmacology
Carbidopa--pharmacology
Dose-Response Relationship, Drug
Drinking Behavior--physiology
Female
Methysergide--pharmacology
Rats
Receptors, Serotonin--drug effects
Serotonin--biosynthesis