Abstract
PREVIOUS studies1,2 of the action of diisopropylphosphorofluoridate (DFP) on insects have been primarily concerned with the inhibition of cholin esterase, but nothing has been reported about its effect on the acetylcholine (ACh) content. We have therefore examined the effect of diisopropylphosphorofluoridate on acetylcholine-levels in the blowfly (Calliphora erythrocephala) and the housefly (Musca domestica).
This is a preview of subscription content, access via your institution
Access options
Subscribe to this journal
Receive 51 print issues and online access
$199.00 per year
only $3.90 per issue
Buy this article
- Purchase on Springer Link
- Instant access to full article PDF
Prices may be subject to local taxes which are calculated during checkout
Similar content being viewed by others
References
Chadwick, L. E., and Hill, D. L., J. Neurophysiol., 10, 235 (1947).
Metcalf, R. L., and March, R. B., J. Econ. Ent., 43, 670 (1950).
Lewis, S. E., and Smallman, B. N., J. Physiol. (in the press).
Winteringham, F. P. W., and Harrison, A., Nature [178, 81 (1956)].
Winteringham, F. P. W., and Harrison, A. (personal communication).
Author information
Authors and Affiliations
Rights and permissions
About this article
Cite this article
LEWIS, S., FOWLER, K. Effect of Diisopropylphosphorofluoridate on the Acetylcholine Content of Flies. Nature 178, 919–920 (1956). https://doi.org/10.1038/178919a0
Issue Date:
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/178919a0
Comments
By submitting a comment you agree to abide by our Terms and Community Guidelines. If you find something abusive or that does not comply with our terms or guidelines please flag it as inappropriate.
