Tryptophan metabolites in cerebrospinal fluid and urine of patients with affective disorders

Nair, M.C.; Rao, B.S.

Indian Journal of Medical Research 75: 274-276

1982


ISSN/ISBN: 0019-5340
PMID: 6177630
Document Number: 192957
An analysis of 5-hydroxyIAA levels in CSF carried out in depressive illness before and after treatment. After therapy and recovery the depressives showed an elevation of CSF 5-hydroxyIAA compared to baseline levels. Urinary kyneurenine excretion pattern in depressives did not show any variations before or after therapy.

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