Catecholamine metabolism and body weight in anorexia nervosa.
Urinary MHPG (3-methoxy-4-hydroxyphenyl-ethylene glycol) was measured in seven anorexia nervosa patients during a bed rest and refeeding programme. MHPG levels were positively related to increase in body weight.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000856:Anorexia Nervosa / Q000652:urine*; D001835:Body Weight; D005260:Female; D006018:Glycols / Q000652:urine*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008734:Methoxyhydroxyphenylglycol / Q000652:urine*
D006018:Glycols; D008734:Methoxyhydroxyphenylglycol