title: Reduction of MOPEG levels in cerebrospinal fluid of psychotic women after electroconvulsive treatment.
abstract: The effect of ECT on concentrations of monoamine metabolites in lumbar CSF of psychotic women with a schizophrenic symptomatology was examined. After a series of ECT there was a significant reduction of the concentration of the major noradrenaline metabolite, MOPEG. Levels of HVA, 5-HIAA, prolactin, or total protein in CSF were not significantly influenced by treatment. The results indicate a specific alteration of central noradrenaline metabolism in relation to ECT.
mesh_terms: D001679:Biogenic Amines / Q000134:cerebrospinal fluid; D004565:Electroconvulsive Therapy; D005260:Female; D006018:Glycols / Q000134:cerebrospinal fluid*; D006719:Homovanillic Acid / Q000134:cerebrospinal fluid; D006801:Humans; D006897:Hydroxyindoleacetic Acid / Q000134:cerebrospinal fluid; D008734:Methoxyhydroxyphenylglycol / Q000134:cerebrospinal fluid*; D011388:Prolactin / Q000134:cerebrospinal fluid; D011569:Psychiatric Status Rating Scales; D011618:Psychotic Disorders / Q000134:cerebrospinal fluid* / Q000628:therapy; D012559:Schizophrenia / Q000134:cerebrospinal fluid
chemical_list: D001679:Biogenic Amines; D006018:Glycols; D008734:Methoxyhydroxyphenylglycol; D006897:Hydroxyindoleacetic Acid; D011388:Prolactin; D006719:Homovanillic Acid