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Lithium's mood-stabilising mechanism could point way to new drugs.

Authors :
Larkin, Marilynn
Source :
Lancet. 7/11/1998, Vol. 352 Issue 9122, p120. 1/3p.
Publication Year :
1998

Abstract

Presents news from Lowell Hokin of the University of Wisconsin Medical School that Lithium effectively curbs extreme moods in patients with bipolar disorder by stabilising glutamate uptake in presynaptic nerve endings. Evidence Hokin has of the process.

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Subjects :
*LITHIUM
*BIPOLAR disorder
*THERAPEUTICS
*PHYSIOLOGY

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Language :
English
ISSN :
01406736
Volume :
352
Issue :
9122
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Lancet
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
848386
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(98)85031-9
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