Effect of gamma-hexachlorocyclohexane (Lindane) on the brain and serum tryptophan

M. Aldegunde; M. Parafita; M.P. Fernández-Otero

M. Aldegunde

M. Parafita

M.P. Fernández-Otero

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Published: 1980-09-01

Keywords:

Brain Chemistry, Animals, Brain/metabolism, Fatty Acids, Female, Hexachlorocyclohexane/pharmacology, Nonesterified/blood, Rats, Tryptophan/blood

How to Cite

Effect of gamma-hexachlorocyclohexane (Lindane) on the brain and serum tryptophan. (1980). Revista Española De Fisiología, 36(3), 307-310. https://revistas.unav.edu/index.php/ref/article/view/46549

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Abstract

The effect of convulsant doses of gamma-hexachlorocyclohexane (Lindane) on the brain and serum tryptophan contents as well as on the serum FFA contents was studied.The results indicate a possible correlation between the fluctuations in the FFA, free serum and brain tryptophan concentrations.The total tryptophan concentrations increase as well as the brain tryptophan/free tryptophan ratio, with both experimental doses.

Keywords:

Brain Chemistry, Animals, Brain/metabolism, Fatty Acids, Female, Hexachlorocyclohexane/pharmacology, Nonesterified/blood, Rats, Tryptophan/blood