The role of monoamines in suicidal behavior.
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), urine, platelet and neuroendocrine challenge tests of monoaminergic function give evidence of monoamines, especially serotonin, playing an important role in suicidal behavior. However, additional clinical, social and biochemical factors are necessary to better define suicide-prone psychiatric patients.
Träskman-Bendz
L
L
Department of Psychiatry, Lund University, Sweden.
Alling
C
C
Alsén
M
M
Regnéll
G
G
Simonsson
P
P
Ohman
R
R
D015306:Biogenic Monoamines / Q000378:metabolism*; D006801:Humans; D008137:Longitudinal Studies; D011985:Receptors, Serotonin / Q000378:metabolism; D013405:Suicide
D015306:Biogenic Monoamines; D011985:Receptors, Serotonin