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Effects of three synthetic peptides analogous to neurohypophyseal hormones on the excitability of giant neurones ofAchatina fulica Férussac

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Deamino-dicarba-(d-d-)oxytocin andd-d-Arg-vasotocin at 10−4 kg/l showed an excitatory effect on the periodically oxcillating neurone (PON) ofAchatina fulica Férussac.d-d-Arg-vasopressin had no effect.

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  1. Institute for Neurobiology, Okayama University Medical School, 2-5-1, Shikata-cho, Okayama, Japan

    H. Takeuchi, A. Sakai & A. Mori

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Takeuchi, H., Sakai, A. & Mori, A. Effects of three synthetic peptides analogous to neurohypophyseal hormones on the excitability of giant neurones ofAchatina fulica Férussac. Experientia 32, 1554–1556 (1976). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01924449

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