title: The effect of L-Dopa on the spinal monosynaptic mass reflex.
abstract: After i.v. injection of reserpine, the monosynaptic mass reflex (MSMR) is depressed in spinalized cats. However, the complete recovery of MSMR was obtained 30 min after L-Dopa application. Pimozide, a dopamine-receptor blocking agent, blocked this action of L-Dopa. It is presumed that dopaminergic receptors are involved in the action of L-Dopa on spinal MSMR.
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002415:Cats; D005260:Female; D007980:Levodopa / Q000037:antagonists & inhibitors / Q000494:pharmacology*; D008297:Male; D010868:Pimozide / Q000494:pharmacology; D011954:Receptors, Dopamine / Q000494:pharmacology; D012023:Reflex, Monosynaptic / Q000187:drug effects*; D012110:Reserpine / Q000037:antagonists & inhibitors; D013116:Spinal Cord / Q000187:drug effects*
chemical_list: D011954:Receptors, Dopamine; D010868:Pimozide; D007980:Levodopa; D012110:Reserpine