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5-hydroxytryptamine induced changes in body temperature of newborn kittens and guinea-pigs and the effect of indomethacin thereon

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During the first days of life 10 μg i.c.v. 5-HT evoked a primary, short-lasting hyperthermia in kittens and hypothermia in guinea-pigs. In both species, a secondary late hyperthermia occurred that could be prevented by indomethacin pretreatment.

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  1. Department of Pathophysiology, University Medical School Pécs, Szigeti u. 12, H-7643, Pécs, Hungary

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Székely, M. 5-hydroxytryptamine induced changes in body temperature of newborn kittens and guinea-pigs and the effect of indomethacin thereon. Experientia 34, 58–59 (1978). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01921900

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