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Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1970

Page

5

Scientists Find Potential Aphrodisiac PCPA Readies Researchers

A report in the Wall Street Journal describes p-chloro phenylalanine or PCPA as a synthetic compound that reduces brain serotonin and may induce sexual arousal in animals. researchers led by Dr Gian L Gessa at the National Heart Institute, visiting from the University of Cagliari, note the drug lowers serotonin, can elevate blood pressure, and may awaken sexual appetite. The work is outlined in Science.

New York Wall Street Journal Gian L. Gessa Germany Chas. Pfizer & Co Allen Berger Pfizer Gessa University of Cagliari Sardinia Italy National Heart Institute Science

Aphrodisiac Drug PCPA Sparks Sex Drive in Animals

A report on the drug PCPA showing long lasting sexual arousal in rats, enhanced when combined with pargyline and its potential effects on monkeys and rabbits. Scientists warn of possible abuse and long term safety concerns, noting PCPA lowers serotonin and could impact human sexuality.

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