Pharmacological manipulation of serotonin levels in the nervous system of the opisthobranch mollusc Tritonia diomedea.

From: The Biological Bulletin | Date: August 1, 2005| Author: | Copyright information

Serotonin-related disorders can be treated by manipulating serotonin synthesis with the serotonin precursor 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) or other pharmacological agents. The mollusc Tritonia diomedea is a model for investigating the effects of altering serotonin content on the functions of identified neurons. We used high-performance liquid chromatography and immunohistochemistry to examine the amount and localization of 5-HTP, serotonin, and the serotonin breakdown product 5-hydroxyindolacetic acid (5-HIAA) in the Tritonia brain after various pharmacological treatments. Exposure to 5-HTP (2 ...

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