The Occurrence of 5-hydroxytryptamine in Scorpion Venom
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The constituents of scorpion venom have not yet been fully identified. During preliminary investigation of the venom of Leiurus qidnquestriatus by paper chromatography, a spot corresponding in position to that due to 5-hydroxytryptamine (HT) was seen. This paper is concerned with the methods of identification and assay of this substance in venom, and also considers the histochemistry of the venom gland in relation to this rinding.
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