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J Chromatogr B Biomed Appl
; 685(2): 364-9, 1996 Oct 25.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-8953181
ABSTRACT
Although fish venoms exert a cardiovascular effect, the presence of adrenergic substances was not previously demonstrated. Chromatographic analysis with electrochemical detection showed the presence of substances co-migrating with norepinephrine, dopamine and tryptophan. Serotonin, which was thought to be implicated in the intense pain following fish envenomation, was not detected. Norepinephrine was identified as a component of the stonefish Synanceia verrucosa venom by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry.