title: Catecholamine metabolism in anorexia nervosa.
abstract: Studies are reviewed that address the question of whether anorexia nervosa is associated with abnormalities in central nervous system catecholamine metabolism. There is some support for the hypothesis that norepinephrine and dopamine metabolism are altered in this disorder.
mesh_terms: D000856:Anorexia Nervosa / Q000201:enzymology*; D001835:Body Weight; D004299:Dopamine beta-Hydroxylase / Q000378:metabolism; D005260:Female; D006719:Homovanillic Acid / Q000652:urine; D006801:Humans; D008734:Methoxyhydroxyphenylglycol / Q000652:urine; D018377:Neurotransmitter Agents / Q000378:metabolism*; D009638:Norepinephrine / Q000097:blood
chemical_list: D018377:Neurotransmitter Agents; D008734:Methoxyhydroxyphenylglycol; D004299:Dopamine beta-Hydroxylase; D009638:Norepinephrine; D006719:Homovanillic Acid