title: Apparent supersensitivity of platelet 5-HT receptors in lithium-treated patients.
abstract: An increased 5-HT-induced platelet aggregatory response was seen in bipolar and unipolar patients who were being treated with lithium prophylactically. The responses were not related to the patients' lithium levels or affective morbidity. The results are discussed with reference to the action of antidepressive treatments on 5-HT receptor systems in the platelet and the CNS.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Wood
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Swade
authors.forename: M T
authors.initials: MT
authors.lastname: Abou-Saleh
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Coppen
mesh_terms: D001714:Bipolar Disorder / Q000097:blood / Q000188:drug therapy*; D001792:Blood Platelets / Q000187:drug effects*; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000188:drug therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008094:Lithium / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008297:Male; D010974:Platelet Aggregation / Q000187:drug effects; D011985:Receptors, Serotonin / Q000187:drug effects*; D012701:Serotonin
chemical_list: D011985:Receptors, Serotonin; D012701:Serotonin; D008094:Lithium