Investigating disturbances of brain 5-HT systems by experimental MRI and SPECT neuroimaging

Depression is one of the most common causes of periods of disability. There is evidence suggesting that the serotonin system is involved in the pathophysiology of depression. It has been suggested that synaptic serotonin levels are reduced in depressed patients, and that pharmacological blockade wit...

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Main Author: Ruest, Torsten
Published: University of Glasgow 2009
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.501997