Abstract
Synthesis of the monoamine neurotransmitters serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine is regulated by L-methylfolate, a derivate of the vitamin folate.
Copyright 2008 Physicians Postgraduate Press, Inc.
MeSH terms
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Antidepressive Agents / therapeutic use
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Brain / drug effects
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Brain / physiopathology
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Depressive Disorder / drug therapy
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Depressive Disorder / physiopathology
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Dopamine / biosynthesis*
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Drug Synergism
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Humans
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Norepinephrine / biosynthesis*
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Serotonin / biosynthesis*
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Tetrahydrofolates / physiology*
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Tetrahydrofolates / therapeutic use
Substances
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Antidepressive Agents
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Tetrahydrofolates
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Serotonin
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5-methyltetrahydrofolate
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Dopamine
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Norepinephrine