Prolactin response induced by ECT and TRH.
The prolactin response after ECT in ten female melancholic patients correlated significantly to their prolactin response to i.v. TRH. These findings may suggest an underlying common mechanism between TRH and ECT regarding their PRL releasing properties.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000097:blood / Q000628:therapy*; D004305:Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; D004565:Electroconvulsive Therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011388:Prolactin / Q000097:blood*; D013973:Thyrotropin-Releasing Hormone / Q000494:pharmacology*
D013973:Thyrotropin-Releasing Hormone; D011388:Prolactin