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Review
. 1993 Sep;106(1):1-9.
doi: 10.1016/0742-8413(93)90250-o.

Biogenic amines in coelenterates

M Carlberg  1 , M Anctil
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Review

Biogenic amines in coelenterates

M Carlberg et al. Comp Biochem Physiol C Comp Pharmacol Toxicol. 1993 Sep.

Abstract

1. This mini review highlights the most important findings during three decades of research on biogenic amines in coelenterates. 2. Histochemical, analytic chemical and physiological evidences clearly indicate that dopamine is used as an intercellular messenger in hydrozoans. 3. The colonian anthozoan Renilla, has beta-adrenergic mechanisms in monitoring bioluminescence and serotoninergic mechanisms in rhythmic contractions.

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