articleArchives of General PsychiatryFeb 1, 2007Closed access

Reduced Prefrontal Glutamate/Glutamine and γ-Aminobutyric Acid Levels in Major Depression Determined Using Proton Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy

University of Zurich · University Hospital of Zurich

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Abstract

Objective

To measure Glx and GABA levels in 2 regions of the prefrontal brain tissue in unmedicated adults with MDD.

Design

Cross-sectional study for association.

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Authors

6

Topics & keywords

Keywords
  • Glutamine
  • Major depressive disorder
  • Glutamate receptor
  • Prefrontal cortex
  • gamma-Aminobutyric acid
  • Internal medicine
  • Neuroscience
  • Psychology
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Good health and well-being
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