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The hypoglycemic effects of tryptamine in mice: mediation by 5-HT receptors.
- Source :
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European journal of pharmacology [Eur J Pharmacol] 1988 Nov 01; Vol. 156 (2), pp. 299-301. - Publication Year :
- 1988
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Abstract
- The effects of tryptamine on blood glucose levels were studied. Tryptamine induced significant hypoglycemia in mice. The hypoglycemia elicited by tryptamine was strongly antagonized by methysergide, an antagonist of both 5-HT1 and 5-HT2 receptors. A 5-HT2 receptor antagonist, ketanserin, partially inhibited the tryptamine-induced hypoglycemia. These results suggest that tryptamine-induced hypoglycemia is mediated by 5-HT1 and 5-HT2 receptors.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0014-2999
- Volume :
- 156
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- European journal of pharmacology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 3240774
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/0014-2999(88)90338-x