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. 1971 Aug;42(4):505–511. doi: 10.1111/j.1476-5381.1971.tb07136.x

Some observations on the estimation of 3-methoxytyramine in brain tissue

H C Guldberg, D F Sharman, P R Tegerdine
PMCID: PMC1665763  PMID: 4398930

Abstract

1. A new method for the estimation of 4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenylethylamine (3-methoxytyramine) in brain tissue is described. This is based on the formation of a fluorescent derivative by oxidation with potassium ferricyanide in ammonium hydroxide solution.

2. The effects of some drugs on the concentration of 3-methoxytyramine in the brain are reported.

3. The significance of changes in the striatal concentration of 3-methoxytyramine is discussed.

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