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Distribution ofγ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the ganglia ofAplysia kurodai

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The concentration of GABA was determined in each ganglion ofAplysia kurodai by microassay. Highest concentration was observed in buccal ganglia.

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  1. Department of Neurochemistry, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute for Neurosciences, 2-6 Musashidai, Fuchu-City, Tokyo, Japan

    Y. Kuroda & Y. Okada

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The authors are indebted to Miss C. Shimada for her skillful assistance and are also grateful to Dr. H. Koike in our institute for his advice to handleAplysia, to Dr. S. Ameniya, Misaki Marine Biology Station, University of Tokyo, for his support to get the animals.

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Kuroda, Y., Okada, Y. Distribution ofγ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the ganglia ofAplysia kurodai. Experientia 33, 1623–1624 (1977). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01934036

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