Serotonin-immune interactions in major depression: lower serum tryptophan as a marker of an...

Authors :: Maes, M.
Verkerk, R.
Vandoolaeghe, E.
Van Hunsel, F.
Neels, H.
Wauters, A.
Demedts, P.
Scharpe, S.
Source :: Advances in Mind-Body Medicine. Spring1999, Vol. 15 Issue 2, p114. 2p.
Publication Year :: 1999
Abstract: Investigates the interactions of the serum total tryptophan with five competing amino acids (CAA) on major depression. Measurement of amino acids both before and after antidepressive treatment; Ratio of CAA on patients with treatment resistant depression (TRD); Characterization of TRD through lower availability of serum tryptophan.

Subjects :: *SERUM
*TRYPTOPHAN
*AMINO acids
*MENTAL depression
*REACTIVITY (Chemistry)

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