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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.
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Geber, J., Dupelj, M. The effect of L-Dopa on the spinal monosynaptic mass reflex. Experientia 33, 1074–1075 (1977). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01945977
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