The presence of O-acetyl-5-methoxytryptophol in the pineal glands of rats kept in the dark for 8 h, but not in the light, has been shown by means of g.l.c.-mass spectrometry. It is suggested that this compound may be the biologically active precursor of circulating methoxytryptophol.
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© 1980 London: The Biochemical Society
1980
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