Tryptophan research in panic disorder.
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Author(s)
Maron, E
Shlik, J
Nutt, DJ
Type
Journal Article
Abstract
A considerable body of evidence suggests the involvement of serotonin neurotransmission in the pathogenesis of panic disorder. Research on pathways and functions of tryptophan, an essential amino acid converted into serotonin, may advance our understanding of serotonergic actions in panic disorder and related phenomena. The investigative approaches in this field include manipulations of tryptophan availability as well as genetic association and functional brain imaging studies. In this review we examine the principle findings of these studies and propose further research directions.
Date Issued
2008-01-31
Start Page
3
End Page
12
Journal / Book Title
Int J Tryptophan Res
Volume
1
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Copyright © the author(s), publisher and licensee Libertas Academica Ltd.
This article is an open-access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution license http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/).
This article is an open-access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution license http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/).
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Identifier
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22084577
Coverage Spatial
New Zealand