The effect of BBP162, a new selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor, on reproductive behaviour on snails was tested on the snail Biomphalaria straminae.
Snails were placed in solutions of BBP162 of ascending strength (2, 5 and 10 μM).
All snails showed praeputium eversion within 10 hours and developed erections. After 72 hours erections started to fade.
MED ≤ 2μM as all snails on the lowest dose showed significant effect.
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