Platelet monoamine oxidase activity in schizophrenia.

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Journal Article

The activity of platelet monoamine oxidase in 12 chronic schizophrenic patients was not significantly different from that in a matched group of normal individuals. The authors emphasize the importance of simultaneous processing of control and patient blood samples and the use of carefully controlled techniques, since relatively minor changes in procedure can markedly influence platelet yield and leucocyte contamination.

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Duke Authors

Davidson, Jonathan R.T.

Cited Authors

White, HL; McLeod, MN; Davidson, JR

Published Date

October 1, 1976

Published In

The American Journal of Psychiatry

Volume / Issue

133 / 10

Start / End Page

1191 - 1193

PubMed ID

970490

Pubmed Central ID

970490

Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)

1535-7228

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

0002-953X

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1176/ajp.133.10.1191

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