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3-Hydroxy-4-methoxyphenethylamine, the cardioactive constituent of a soft coral

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Intravenous administration to rats of the aqueous extract of the soft coralNephthea sp. caused an increase in heart rate and blood pressure. The cardioactive constituent was isolated and shown to be 3-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenethylamine.

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  1. Roche Research Institute of Marine Pharmacology, P.O. Box 255, 2099, Dee Why, N.S.W., Australia

    R. P. Gregson, R. R. Lohr, J. F. Marwood & R. J. Quinn

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Gregson, R.P., Lohr, R.R., Marwood, J.F. et al. 3-Hydroxy-4-methoxyphenethylamine, the cardioactive constituent of a soft coral. Experientia 37, 493–494 (1981). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01986157

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