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Altered circadian rhythm of catecholamines in patients with apallic syndrome.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  7319011     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Circadian rhythms of catecholamines were investigated in 4 healthy subjects and in 6 patients suffering from an apallic syndrome. The clinical picture of this syndrome is characterized by disturbed consciousness (coma vigile), by suspension of the sleeping and waking rhythm, by lack of emotional reactions and by appearance of primitive motor patterns. 5 of the 6 apallic patients showed an abolished rhythmicity compared with the control group. These results were interpreted as an indication that endogenous, centrally controlled processes are the cause of circadian rhythms.
Authors:
D Ratge; E Knoll; U Diener; A Hadjidimos; H Wisser
Publication Detail:
Type:  Comparative Study; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Experientia     Volume:  37     ISSN:  0014-4754     ISO Abbreviation:  Experientia     Publication Date:  1981 Nov 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1982-03-22     Completed Date:  1982-03-22     Revised Date:  2006-11-15    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0376547     Medline TA:  Experientia     Country:  SWITZERLAND    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  1207-9     Citation Subset:  IM    
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Catecholamines / metabolism*
Circadian Rhythm*
Cognition Disorders / metabolism*
Consciousness Disorders / metabolism*
Dopamine / metabolism
Epinephrine / metabolism
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Norepinephrine / metabolism
Syndrome
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Catecholamines; 51-41-2/Norepinephrine; 51-43-4/Epinephrine

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