Glycosaminoglycan levels in sera of patients with mental disorders.
A nonspecific increase in serum glycosaminoglycans was observed in mental conditions associated with psychosis, brain trauma and mania but not in depression. Significant elevations also occurred in alcoholics and epileptics. The role of glycosaminoglycans in relation to the blood-brain barrier and mental illness has been discussed.
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006025:Glycosaminoglycans / Q000097:blood*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000097:blood*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011618:Psychotic Disorders / Q000097:blood*; D012016:Reference Values; D012737:Sex Factors
D006025:Glycosaminoglycans