SEROTONIN AND MONOAMINE-OXIDASE IN MOUSE SKIN - EFFECTS OF CIGARETTE-SMOKE EXPOSURE

  • 1 January 1977
    • journal article
    • research article
    • Vol. 8  (2) , 95-101
Abstract
Mice were exposed to either air or cigarette smoke and the content and uptake of serotonin and activity of monoamine oxidase [MAO] were determined. Serotonin concentration increased as a function of the frequency of exposure, while serotonin uptake by the skin was maximally increased after two 8 min exposures. MAO activity for serotonin, but not for tyramine, was decreased by cigarette smoke exposure of more than 8 min.

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