VASOPRESSIN OXYTOCIN IN CEREBROSPINAL-FLUID OF SCHIZOPHRENIC-PATIENTS AND NORMAL CONTROLS
VASOPRESSIN OXYTOCIN IN CEREBROSPINAL-FLUID OF SCHIZOPHRENIC-PATIENTS AND NORMAL CONTROLS
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DOI:
10.1016/0306-4530(85)90056-3
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发表时间:
1985-01-01
影响因子:
3.7
通讯作者:
GATTAZ, WF
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作者:
BECKMANN, H;LANG, RE;GATTAZ, WF
Vasopressin and oxytocin seem to be involved in the processes of learning and memory in animals and probably in man. These peptides appear to have opposite effects in that vasopressin improves memory processes and oxytocin produces amnestic effects. These neuropeptides were measured in the CSF of schizophrenic patients with and without neuroleptic treatment [butyrophenone and phenothiazine] psychiatrically healthy controls and drug-free patients before and after 3 wk of neuroleptic treatment. There were no significant differences in vasopressin concentrations between schizophrenics and controls. No influence of neuroleptic treatment on vasopressin concentrations was detected. Concentrations of oxytocin were increased in all schizophrenic patients and were higher in those receiving neurolepic treatment. Oxytocin concentrations increased after 3 wk of neuroleptic treatment. Drug-induced increase of oxytocin concentrations may be of significance in the clinically observed amnestic syndromes and debilitation in schizophrenics treated with neuroleptics.