Platelet [3H]-imipramine binding and leukoencephalopathy in geriatric depression.
Published
Journal Article
We examined the relationship between platelet [3H]-imipramine binding and leukoencephalopathy as assessed by 1.5 Tesla Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) in 21 elderly depressed patients who satisfied DSM-III criteria for major depression. Both drug-free platelet [3H]-imipramine binding and brain MRI studies were obtained during the same episode of depression. Our findings show a significant inverse relationship between frequency of subcortical hyperintensity (SCH) and the number (Bmax) of platelet [3H]-imipramine binding sites. Patients with Bmax less than 850 fmol/mg protein had significantly larger SCH compared with patients with a higher Bmax. These data provide further support to the potential use of platelet [3H]-imipramine binding studies and brain MR imaging as diagnostic adjuncts in geriatric depression and suggest, moreover, that these two biological markers may be linked in geriatric patients with depression.
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Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Husain, MM; Knight, DL; Doraiswamy, PM; Figiel, GS; McDonald, WM; Boyko, OB; Krishnan, KR; Nemeroff, CB
Published Date
- April 1, 1991
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 29 / 7
Start / End Page
- 665 - 670
PubMed ID
- 1647227
Pubmed Central ID
- 1647227
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0006-3223
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1016/0006-3223(91)90136-a
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States