title: Amine precursor therapy: manipulation of brain amine activity with precursor amino acid.
abstract: Amine precursor therapies for the treatment of neuropsychiatric disorders and their neurochemical background are reviewed historically. Furthermore, peculiar or artificial amino acids, which are metabolized into the brain amines or their derivatives and promised their clinical application of treatment for morbid conditions, are also introduced.
authors.affiliation: Department of Sociology, Bukkyo University, Kyoto, Japan.
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Nakajima
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001923:Brain Chemistry / Q000187:drug effects*; D006801:Humans; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy*; D018377:Neurotransmitter Agents / Q000378:metabolism* / Q000494:pharmacology* / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D018377:Neurotransmitter Agents