Octopamine, dopamine and noradrenaline content of the brain of the locust, Schistocerca gregaria
Robertson, H.A.
Experientia 32(5): 552-554
1976
ISSN/ISBN: 0014-4754 PMID: 776646 Document Number: 104357
Octopamine and dopamine were found at high concentrations in the brain of adults of Schistocerca gregaria (Forsk.), but the noradrenaline content was low, and it is suggested that the 2 amines may fulfil a neurotransmitter role.
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