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Horm Metab Res 1971; 3(2): 110-113
DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1095037
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Accumulation of Serotonin by Human Thrombocytes during Starvation

B.  Lemmer [*] , B.  May
  • Gastroenterologische Abteilung des Zentrums der Inneren Medizin, J.W. Goethe-Universität Frankfurt a.M.
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    Gastroenterologische Abteilung der Medizinischen Klinik, Medizinische Hochschule Hannover, Germany
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07 January 2009 (online)

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Abstract

During starvation a 2.7-fold increase in serotonin content of human blood platelets was found after a period of 14 days. Two weeks later the amine content of the cells was within the normal range. In male rats the serotonin content of the duodenum increased by approximately 40% after 66 and 88 hr of starvation.

The relations to enhanced protein metabolism in the starvation state are discussed.

Key words

Serotonin - Blood Platelets - Starvation

1 Present address: Max-Planck-Institut für Hirnforschung Frankfurt a.M.