title: [Biological indices in schizo-affective disorders].
abstract: Besides the well-defined nosological groups such as schizophrenia and affective disorders, the so-called schizoaffective disorders remain in an intermediate position. Biological features tend to build up links between these two disorders and support the hypothesis of a biological continuum between schizophrenia and affective disorders. Among these biological factors, neuroendocrinology, brain neurotransmission and sleep seem to be particularly relevant. This "continuum" hypothesis may also be supported by therapeutical and epidemiological data.
authors.affiliation: Clinique de Psychiatrie et de Psychologie médicale, Hôpital Pasteur, Nice, Travail.
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Souetre
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Robert
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Darcourt
mesh_terms: D000596:Amino Acids / Q000378:metabolism; D001921:Brain / Q000378:metabolism; D003907:Dexamethasone; D004298:Dopamine / Q000097:blood; D004569:Electroencephalography; D006801:Humans; D006854:Hydrocortisone / Q000097:blood; D019964:Mood Disorders / Q000097:blood / Q000503:physiopathology*; D009638:Norepinephrine / Q000097:blood; D012559:Schizophrenia / Q000097:blood / Q000503:physiopathology*; D012701:Serotonin / Q000097:blood; D012893:Sleep Wake Disorders / Q000503:physiopathology; D009435:Synaptic Transmission; D013973:Thyrotropin-Releasing Hormone
chemical_list: D000596:Amino Acids; D012701:Serotonin; D013973:Thyrotropin-Releasing Hormone; D003907:Dexamethasone; D004298:Dopamine; D006854:Hydrocortisone; D009638:Norepinephrine
vernacular_title: Les indices biologiques dans les intrications schizo-affectives.