Maes M, Galecki P, Verkerk R, Rief W.
Journal Article 2011; 32(3): 264-273 PubMed PMID: 21712776 Keywords: Adult, Age Factors, Analysis of Variance, Biomarkers, Depressive Disorder:genetics, Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Female, Humans, Indoleamine-Pyrrole 2,3,-Dioxygenase:genetics, Kynurenic Acid:metabolism, Male, Psychiatric Status R. CitationBACKGROUND: Reduced plasma tryptophan occurs in depression and somatization. Induction of indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase (IDO) with consequen.....
Maes M, Galecki P, Verkerk R, Rief W. Somatization, but not depression, is characterized by disorders in the tryptophan catabolite (TRYCAT) pathway, indicating increased indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase and lowered kynurenine aminotransferase activity. Neuro Endocrinol Lett. 2011 Jan; 32(3): 264-273
Croonenberghs J, Spaas K, Wauters A, Verkerk R, Scharpe S, Deboutte D, Maes M.
Journal Article 2008; 29(3): 385-390 PubMed PMID: 18580847 Keywords: 5-Hydroxytryptophan, Adolescent, Analysis of Variance, Autistic Disorder:blood, Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulfate:blood, Humans, Hydrocortisone:blood, Male, Psychiatric Status Rating Scales, Serotonin:blood, Single-Blind Method,. CitationBACKGROUND: Autism is accompanied by peripheral and central disorders in the metabolism of serotonin (5-HT). The present study examines pl.....
Croonenberghs J, Spaas K, Wauters A, Verkerk R, Scharpe S, Deboutte D, Maes M. Faulty serotonin--DHEA interactions in autism: results of the 5-hydroxytryptophan challenge test. Neuro Endocrinol Lett. 2008 Jun; 29(3): 385-390
Croonenberghs J, Wauters A, Deboutte D, Verkerk R, Scharpe S, Maes M.
Journal Article 2007; 28(4): 449-455 PubMed PMID: 17693983 Keywords: 5-Hydroxytryptophan:administration & dosage, Adolescent, Adult, Analysis of Variance, Antidepressive Agents, Second-Generation:administration & dosage, Autistic Disorder:blood, Case-Control Studies, Child, Humans, Hydrocortisone:blood, Male, Prolactin:blo. Citation: Some studies have suggested that disorders in the central serotonergic function may play a role in the pathophysiology of autistic disor.....
Croonenberghs J, Wauters A, Deboutte D, Verkerk R, Scharpe S, Maes M. Central serotonergic hypofunction in autism: results of the 5-hydroxy-tryptophan challenge test. Neuro Endocrinol Lett. 2007 Aug; 28(4): 449-455