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Tryptophan's influence on feeding and body temperature in the fowl.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  3737529     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
The neurotransmitter, serotonin, has been implicated in both food intake and body temperature regulation. In this experiment, the effect of tryptophan, the amino acid precursor of serotonin, on food consumption and rectal temperature in the fowl was determined. Single Comb White Leghorn cockerels were intubated with a tryptophan solution or distilled water. Tryptophan significantly (P less than or equal to .05) decreased both food intake and body temperature of the birds. These results suggest that tryptophan may inhibit food intake via peripheral rather than central mechanisms.
Authors:
M P Lacy; H P Van Krey; P A Skewes; D M Denbow
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Poultry science     Volume:  65     ISSN:  0032-5791     ISO Abbreviation:  Poult. Sci.     Publication Date:  1986 Jun 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1986-09-19     Completed Date:  1986-09-19     Revised Date:  2006-11-15    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0401150     Medline TA:  Poult Sci     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  1193-6     Citation Subset:  IM    
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Animals
Body Temperature / drug effects*
Chickens / physiology*
Feeding Behavior / drug effects*
Male
Tryptophan / pharmacology*
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
73-22-3/Tryptophan

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