Further Light on the Tyramine Test in Depression

In studies of post-partum women, the oral tyramine loading test is shown to be of predictive value in identifying those subjects with a lifetime history of depressive illness. The cause of the decreased output of conjugated tyramine, after tyramine ingestion, is still unclear. Some possible mechanis...

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Published in:Canadian journal of neurological sciences 1980-08, Vol.7 (3), p.265-266
Main Authors: Sandler, M., Carter, Susan Bonham, Reveley, M.A., Glover, Vivette, Rein, Glen
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Affective Disorders, Psychotic - diagnosis
Affective Disorders, Psychotic - metabolism
Affective Disorders, Psychotic - physiopathology
Depression - diagnosis
Depression - physiopathology
Diagnosis, Differential
Female
Humans
Pregnancy
Puerperal Disorders - diagnosis
Puerperal Disorders - physiopathology
Sulfates - metabolism
Tyramine - metabolism
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Summary:In studies of post-partum women, the oral tyramine loading test is shown to be of predictive value in identifying those subjects with a lifetime history of depressive illness. The cause of the decreased output of conjugated tyramine, after tyramine ingestion, is still unclear. Some possible mechanisms have been under scrutiny.
ISSN:0317-1671
2057-0155
DOI:10.1017/S0317167100023325