Altered response to meta-chlorophenylpiperazine in anorexia nervosa: support for a persistent alteration of serotonin activity after short-term weight restoration

Authors :: Frank, Guido K.
Kaye, Walter H.
Weltzin, Theodore E.
Perel, James
Moss, Howard
McConaha, Claire
Pollice, Christine
Source :: The International Journal of Eating Disorders. July, 2001, Vol. 30 Issue 1, p57, 1 p.
Publication Year :: 2001
Abstract: A study is conducted into altered response to m-CPP in anorexia nervosa, and the results indicate that altered serotonin activity continues after the restoration of weight in individuals with anorexia. It is concluded that it may also be a factor in the pathophysiology of anorexia nervosa.

Subjects :: Anorexia nervosa -- Physiological aspects
Eating disorders -- Research
Serotonin -- Research
Food/cooking/nutrition
Psychology and mental health

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