Abstract
Summary
5-Hydroxytryptophan administered to rats in a dose of 300 mg/kg produced hemorrhagic mucosal erosions in the glandular portion of the stomach. When atropine sulfate was injected prior to 5-hydroxytryptophan administration, the lesions were decreased in number or their occurrence prevented. Administration of reserpine also produced similar lesions which were delayed in appearance.
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