Plasma kynurenine and related measures in tic disorder patients
@article{Hoekstra2007PlasmaKA, title={Plasma kynurenine and related measures in tic disorder patients}, author={Pieter J. Hoekstra and George M Anderson and Pieter W. Troost and Cees G. M. Kallenberg and Ruud B. Minderaa}, journal={European Child \& Adolescent Psychiatry}, year={2007}, volume={16}, pages={71-77} }
ObjectiveIncreased plasma kynurenine has been reported in tic disorder patients, and this observation has been suggested to be indicative of immune dysregulation. In the present study, we examined plasma levels of kynurenine and related molecules in a group of tic disorder patients.MethodsPlasma concentrations of tryptophan, kynurenine, cortisol, and neopterin were determined in Dutch tic disorder patients (N = 59), and healthy volunteers (N = 32). Group means were compared and age-controlled…
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