5-hydroxytryptophan (5HTP), the immediate precursor of serotonin, induces a release of insulin and glucagon in the intact rat. These effects of 5HTP, which have previously been shown to be blocked by L-aromatic amino acid decarboxylase inhibition, were also prevented by methysergide (a serotonin receptor antagonist). Quipazine (a serotonin receptor agonist) did not alter pancreatic hormone release. Fluoxetine, a serotonin neuronal reuptake blocker did not effect insulin secretion and had a slight glucagon stimulatory effect, however the effects of 5HTP on insulin and glucagon release were not potentiated by fluoxetine pretreatment. Alpha and beta-adrenergic receptor blockade did not alter the pancreatic effects of 5HTP.

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