Effects of anorectic agents in rats bearing the Walker-256 tumor

Res Commun Chem Pathol Pharmacol. 1987 Dec;58(3):421-4.

Abstract

Since changes of levels of biogenic amines have been found in some brain areas of rats bearing the Walker-256 tumor, a study was performed to assess the actions of three anorectic agents in such animals. The results obtained by dosage of d-amphetamine, fenfluramine or mazindol, on days 5 and 8 after tumor implantation, failed to demonstrate conclusively any predominant modification of a dopaminergic, noradrenergic, or serotonergic system in the anorectic effects of these agents.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Appetite Depressants / pharmacology*
  • Biogenic Amines / metabolism*
  • Carcinoma 256, Walker / metabolism*
  • Dextroamphetamine / pharmacology
  • Eating / drug effects
  • Fenfluramine / pharmacology
  • Male
  • Mazindol / pharmacology
  • Rats
  • Rats, Inbred Strains

Substances

  • Appetite Depressants
  • Biogenic Amines
  • Fenfluramine
  • Mazindol
  • Dextroamphetamine