"Hypersexuality" and Behavioral Changes in Cats Caused by Administration of <i>p</i> -Chlorophenylalanine

James Ferguson, Steven J. Henriksen, Harry B. Cohen, G Mitchell, Jack D. Barchas, William C. Dement

Science · 1970 · 147 citations · 13 references

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Abstract

The behavior of 26 male cats was systematically observed before, during, and after daily administration of the tryptophan hydroxylase inhibitor, p-chlorophenylalanine. These observations established that "hypersexuality," increased aggression, and perceptual disorientation are sequelae of the chronic administration of the drug in cats.

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