Distribution of biogenic amines in the cricket central nervous system

doi:10.1016/0003-2697(88)90121-2

Analytical Biochemistry

Volume 171, Issue 1, 15 May 1988, Pages 33-40

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Abstract

The distribution of biogenic amines, their precursors, and metabolites in the central nervous system (CNS) of the cricket was determined using HPLC with electrochemical detection. Three biogenic amines, octopamine (OA), dopamine (DA), and 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT); two precursors, tyramine and tryptophan; and two metabolites, synephrine and 5-hydroxyindole-3-acetic acid, were detected in all ganglia. In the brain, 5-HT occurred in the largest quantities followed by OA, while in other ganglia OA occurred in the largest quantities followed by 5-HT and DA. In all ganglia, the amount of OA was two to nine times greater than that of DA. The results are discussed in comparison with different insect species.

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Distribution of biogenic amines in the cricket central nervous system

Abstract

Comp. Biochem. Physiol

Vision Res

Comp. Biochem. Physiol

Insect Biochem

J. Insect Physiol

Comp. Biochem. Physiol

Int. Rev. Neurobiol

Comp. Biochem. Physiol

Comp. Biochem. Physiol

Insect Biochem

Anim. Behav

Insect Biochem

Insect Biochem

Gen. Comp. Endocrinol

Gen. Comp. Endocrinol

J. Chromatogr

Comp. Biochem. Physiol

Prog. Neurobiol

Pharmacol. Biochem. Behav

Pharmacol. Biochem. Behav