The elevation of plasma beta-endorphin levels in major depression.
Day-time plasma beta-endorphin/beta-lipotrophic hormone (beta-ENDO/beta-LPH), ACTH and cortisol have been determined in 26 patients with major depression and 25 controls. beta-ENDO/beta-LPH and cortisol were significantly elevated in patients, while ACTH was not. Cortisol levels were significantly n...
Main Authors: | Goodwin, G, Austin, M, Curran, S, Ross, M, Murray, C, Prentice, N, Ebmeier, K, Bennie, J, Carroll, S, Dick, H |
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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1993
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