Decreased plasma tryptophan concentration in major depression: relationship to melancholia and weight loss.
Plasma total tryptophan (TRP) concentration was significantly lower in 31 patients with major depression compared to a healthy control group. The ratio of plasma TRP concentration to that of other branch chain amino acids (the TRP:BCAA ratio) was also decreased. Further analysis revealed that the de...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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1990
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