Tetrahydrobiopterin metabolism in mental disorders

Changes in DHPR activity in those aged 12 and under with a variety of mental disorders were investigated using dried blood spots on Guthrie cards. DHPR activity was found to be lowered in autism and Rett's syndrome. DHPR activity was unaffected in non specific mental retardation suggesting that...

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Main Author: Cowburn, James David
Published: Aston University 1989
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.545058