Effect of Norepinephrine on Metabolism of C14 Tryptophan in Pineal Tissue Culture
Description:
In this graph, the metabolism of tryptophan (the chemical in turkey meat that produces drowsiness) by melatonin and serotonin is accelerated with the presence of the neurotransmitter norepinephrine.
Number of Image Pages:
1 (309,012 Bytes)
Date Supplied:
ca. 1963
Creator:
Axelrod, Julius
Rights:
Reproduced with permission of Julius Axelrod.
Exhibit Category:
The Pineal Gland and the "Melatonin Hypothesis," 1959-1974
