Decreased plasma tryptophan levels in major depression.

Total plasma tryptophan was significantly lower in 12 depressed patients than in 12 normal controls. The ratio of total tryptophan to neutral amino acids was also decreased in the depressed patients suggesting that tryptophan availability to the brain might be reduced. There was no correlation betwe...

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Główni autorzy: Cowen, P, Parry-Billings, M, Newsholme, E
Format: Journal article
Język:English
Wydane: 1989