Abstract

The effects of the serotonin precursor 5-HTP, were determined in a behavioral DNIC paradigm (increase in vocalization threshold after intraperitoneal injection of the algogenic agent, phenylbenzoquinone). This counter-irritation phenomenon was strongly potentiated by 5-HTP, such potentiation being blocked by the 5-HT receptor blocker, cinanserin. These results are in keeping with those of our recent single unit work in dorsal horn convergent neurons.

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