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Increased plasma glutamate by antipsychotic medication and its relationship to glutaminase 1 and 2 genotypes in schizophrenia -- Juntendo University Schizophrenia Projects (JUSP).
Progress in neuro-psychopharmacology & biological psychiatry - 1 Oct 2007
Maeshima Hitoshi, Ohnuma Tohru, Sakai Yoshie, Shibata Nobuto, Baba Hajime, Ihara Hiroshi, Higashi Maiko, Ohkubo Taku, Nozawa Eiko, Abe Sawako, Ichikawa Aya, Nakano Yoshiyuki, Utsumi Yushi, Suzuki Toshihito, Arai Heii
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Disturbed glutamatergic neurotransmission has become recognized as a key component in the pathophysiology of schizophrenia. The change in serum/plasma glutamate with the use of antipsychotic medication has been studied and may be a possible clinical marker. In the present study, we examined plasma glutamate concentration, including a comprehensive investigation of its involvement with clinical course of...
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