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Serotonin (5 hydroxytryptamine) and iron absorption

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Irish Journal of Medical Science (1926-1967)

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Evidence is put forward that reserpine increases, and U.M.L. 491 inhibits normal uptake of radioiron in the rat as measured by total body counting. The possibility that serotonin is involved is discussed.

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Thompson, J.H. Serotonin (5 hydroxytryptamine) and iron absorption. Ir. J. Med. Sc. 40, 383–388 (1965). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02957277

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