Dissociation of the anorectic actions of
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Paul J. Fletcher; Michael J. Burton
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Article
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1986
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Springer
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English
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The possible peripheral anorectic actions of 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) and fenfluramine were examined in food-deprived rats. In a 1-h feeding test the peripherally acting 5-HT antagonist, xylamidine, attenuated the reductions in food intake induced by 5-HT and 5-HTP but not fenfluramine. Thus, the