ISSN:
1420-9071
Keywords:
Lead exposure (perinatal)
;
serotonin
;
HPLC-EC
;
rat brain
;
development
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Medicine
Notes:
Summary The effect of pre- and postnatal lead exposure on the development of the serotonergic system in striatum and brain stem was investigated. Serotonin and its metabolite 5-HIAA where determined by HPLC-EC. A significant decrease of 5-HT was detected in the brain stem at postnatal day 28. At both days 6 and 28 postnatal, 5-HIAA was reduced in striatum and brain stem. The results provide support to the hypothesis that developing 5-HT neurons are sensitive to relatively low levels of lead exposure.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01959945
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