THE OCCURRENCE OF ACETYLCHOLINE IN THE HOUSEFLY, MUSCA DOMESTICA L.

Authors:
  • WCW. Chefurka
    W. Chefurka
  • BSB. N. Smallman
    B. N. Smallman
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Abstract
The occurrence of acetylcholine in the heads of houseflies has been demonstrated. After a preliminary purification by paper electrophoresis, acetylcholine was identified by paper chromatography, paper electrophoresis, pharmacological methods, and by its reaction with hydroxylamine – ferric chloride. The base was also isolated as a reineckate, converted to the perchlorate, and its infrared spectrum shown to be identical with reagent acetylcholine.