Journal article
Effects of Electroconvulsive Therapy on Peripheral Adrenoceptors, Plasma, Noradrenaline, MHPG and Cortisol in Depressed Patients
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The mechanism of the antidepressant action of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) remains unknown. Based on previous work with antidepressant drugs and their effects on the noradrenergic system, we undertook this study to further determine the effects of ECT on selected indices of peripheral adrenoceptor function in depressed patients.
METHODS: Binding parameters (Bmax and Kd) of platelet alpha 2- and leukocyte beta 2-adrenoceptors, …
Authors
Werstiuk ES; Coote M; Griffith L; Shannon H; Steiner M
Journal
The British Journal of Psychiatry, Vol. 169, No. 6, pp. 758–765
Publisher
Royal College of Psychiatrists
Publication Date
December 1996
DOI
10.1192/bjp.169.6.758
ISSN
0007-1250
Associated Experts
Fields of Research (FoR)
Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)
Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
AdultAgedBlood PlateletsDepressive DisorderDown-RegulationElectroconvulsive TherapyFemaleHumansHydrocortisoneIodocyanopindololLeukocytesMaleMethoxyhydroxyphenylglycolMiddle AgedNorepinephrinePindololRadioligand AssayReceptors, Adrenergic, alpha-2Receptors, Adrenergic, beta-2Reference ValuesTreatment OutcomeYohimbine