Arginine has a morphine-like action in insects
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Summary
Injections of arginine and morphine increased the voltage of electric shocks necessary to induce a defensive reaction in the Praying Mantis. The effect of both was inhibited by naloxone.
Keywords
Morphine Arginine Naloxone Electric Shock Defensive Reaction
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