Abstract
Administration of methamphetamine or amphetamine to rats and mice produces a rapid increase in the level of immunoassayable plasma insulin not attributable to hyperglycemia. While in the mouse this release of insulin is followed consistently by a profound hypoglycemia, in the rat this response is variable. Studies in vitro demonstrate that insulin is released by a direct effect of methamphetamine on the pancreas.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 66-68 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Science |
Volume | 174 |
Issue number | 4004 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1971 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General