Journal article
P01-293 Gender differences in brain serotonin synthesis in individuals with major depressive disorder: A A-[11C]MT pet imaging study
Abstract
Objective: Women are at higher risk than men to develop major depressive disorder (MDD), but the mechanisms underlying the higher risk for MDD in women are unknown. There is a wealth of data showing gender differences in brain morphology and function. In addition, preclinical studies have demonstrated reciprocal relationships between ovarian hormones and serotonin neurotransmission. Thus, gender differences in brain serotonin neurotransmission …
Authors
Frey BN; Skelin I; Sakai Y; Nishikawa M; Diksic M
Journal
European Psychiatry, Vol. 24, No. S1,
Publisher
Cambridge University Press (CUP)
Publication Date
January 2009
DOI
10.1016/s0924-9338(09)70914-9
ISSN
0924-9338