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Maltoxin, an amine obtained from brew malt rootlet, has been reported to have a strong contrac ile effect on the frog rec us muscle (1).
Crystalline powder of maltoxin hydrochloride was isolated from the crude component, and was found to produce a peripheral paralysis in the frog. This peripheral action of maltoxin was revealed to be an effect on the neuromuscular junction. In the present paper the effect of maltoxin on the nerve-sartorius and the rec us muscle preparations of the frog is described.
