2005
Nocturnal excretion of 6-sulphatoxymelatonin in children and adolescents with autistic disorder
Tordjman S, Anderson GM, Pichard N, Charbuy H, Touitou Y. Nocturnal excretion of 6-sulphatoxymelatonin in children and adolescents with autistic disorder. Biological Psychiatry 2005, 57: 134-138. PMID: 15652871, DOI: 10.1016/j.biopsych.2004.11.003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAutistic disorderNocturnal urinary excretionPineal gland hormoneLow melatonin productionNormal control individualsMelatonin physiologyGroup of childrenUrinary excretionMelatonin administrationTanner stageSleep problemsNormal controlsReported alterationNocturnal excretionControl individualsExcretion rateDisordersGland hormoneMelatoninMelatonin productionAutistic impairmentsExcretionCircadian rhythmBehavioral expressionVerbal communication
2004
Time course of the effects of the serotonin-selective reuptake inhibitor sertraline on central and peripheral serotonin neurochemistry in the rhesus monkey
Anderson GM, Barr CS, Lindell S, Durham AC, Shifrovich I, Higley JD. Time course of the effects of the serotonin-selective reuptake inhibitor sertraline on central and peripheral serotonin neurochemistry in the rhesus monkey. Psychopharmacology 2004, 178: 339-346. PMID: 15452685, DOI: 10.1007/s00213-004-2011-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSelective serotonin reuptake inhibitorsCisternal cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) samplesPg/Young adult male rhesus monkeysRhesus monkeysSerotonin reuptake inhibitorsAdult male rhesus monkeysPlasma drug levelsCerebrospinal fluid samplesExtent of elevationMale rhesus monkeysTime courseNon-human primatesAutoreceptor desensitizationSerotonin neurochemistryReuptake inhibitorsNeurochemical effectsResponse latencyProlonged administrationDrug levelsDrug accumulationDay 0SertralineDiscontinuationBaseline
2000
Cerebrospinal Fluid Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone in Healthy Humans: Effects of Yohimbine and Naloxone1
Vythilingam M, Anderson G, Owens M, Halaszynski T, Bremner J, Carpenter L, Heninger G, Nemeroff C, Charney D. Cerebrospinal Fluid Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone in Healthy Humans: Effects of Yohimbine and Naloxone1. The Journal Of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism 2000, 85: 4138-4145. PMID: 11095445, DOI: 10.1210/jcem.85.11.6968.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCRH neuronsParaventricular nucleusCSF CRHCerebrospinal fluidPlasma cortisolHypothalamic pituitary adrenal axis activityCSF CRH concentrationsCSF CRH levelsCorticotropin-Releasing HormoneCSF NE levelsEffects of yohimbineAdult normal volunteersPlasma cortisol concentrationsCRH concentrationsCentral norepinephrineOpioid regulationPlacebo administrationPVN neuronsCRH levelsNE levelsCSF norepinephrineHPA axisAxis activityHealthy humansMedian eminence
1998
Cerebrospinal fluid levels of oxytocin in Prader–Willi syndrome: a preliminary report
Martin A, State M, Anderson G, Kaye W, Hanchett J, McConaha C, North W, Leckman J. Cerebrospinal fluid levels of oxytocin in Prader–Willi syndrome: a preliminary report. Biological Psychiatry 1998, 44: 1349-1352. PMID: 9861478, DOI: 10.1016/s0006-3223(98)00190-5.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1997
Plasma β‐Endorphin, Adrenocorticotropin Hormone, and Cortisol in Autism
Tordjman S, McBride P, Hertzig M, Snow M, Anderson G, Hall L, Thompson S, Ferrari P, Cohen D. Plasma β‐Endorphin, Adrenocorticotropin Hormone, and Cortisol in Autism. Journal Of Child Psychology And Psychiatry 1997, 38: 705-715. PMID: 9315980, DOI: 10.1111/j.1469-7610.1997.tb01697.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAdrenocorticotropin hormoneBeta-endorphinPlasma levelsHigher plasma levelsPlasma β-endorphinNormal control individualsAcute stress responseΒ-endorphinNormal controlsControl individualsAcute stressorChronic hyperarousalStress response systemSevere autismCortisolAutistic groupHormoneIndividualsGroupHighest meanAutistic individualsLevelsStress response
1996
Elevated cerebrospinal fluid corticotropin-releasing ractor in Tourette's syndrome: Comparison to obsessive compulsive disorder and normal controls
Chappell P, Leckman J, Goodman W, Bissette G, Pauls D, Anderson G, Riddle M, Scahill L, McDougle C, Cohen D. Elevated cerebrospinal fluid corticotropin-releasing ractor in Tourette's syndrome: Comparison to obsessive compulsive disorder and normal controls. Biological Psychiatry 1996, 39: 776-783. PMID: 8731518, DOI: 10.1016/0006-3223(95)00221-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCorticotropin-releasing factorCSF corticotropin-releasing factorTourette syndromeObsessive-compulsive disorderNormal controlsCerebrospinal fluidPathobiology of TSOCD patientsMedication-free outpatientsCompulsive disorderLumbar cerebrospinal fluidNoradrenergic mechanismsHealthy controlsTS patientsObsessive-compulsive behaviorTic severityCardinal featuresClinical ratingsPatientsSyndromeRelated conditionsStandardized fashionNeurobiological mechanismsGroup differencesDisorders
1995
Plasma androgens in autism
Tordjman S, Anderson G, McBride P, Hertzig M, Snow M, Hall L, Ferrari P, Cohen D. Plasma androgens in autism. Journal Of Autism And Developmental Disorders 1995, 25: 295-304. PMID: 7559294, DOI: 10.1007/bf02179290.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCerebral palsyPlasma DHEA-S levelsNC individualsAdrenal androgen secretionDHEA-S levelsAdrenal androgen dehydroepiandrosterone sulfateBlood serotonin levelsNormal control subjectsWhole blood serotonin levelsEffect of pubertySignificant group differencesAndrogen secretionDehydroepiandrosterone sulfateControl subjectsPlasma levelsSerotonin levelsNC groupPlasma androgensPlasma testosteroneSignificant negative correlationTestosteroneImpaired subjectsWhole bloodMean levelsGroup differences
1990
The Hyperserotonemia of Autisma
ANDERSON G, HORNE W, CHATTERJEE D, COHEN D. The Hyperserotonemia of Autisma. Annals Of The New York Academy Of Sciences 1990, 600: 331-340. PMID: 2252319, DOI: 10.1111/j.1749-6632.1990.tb16893.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAutistic DisorderBlood PlateletsChildChild, PreschoolHumansInfantReference ValuesSerotoninConceptsPlatelet function
1985
NEUROTRANSMITTER PRECURSORS and METABOLITES IN CSF OF HUMAN NEONATES
Anderson G, Hoder E, Shaywitz B, Cohen D. NEUROTRANSMITTER PRECURSORS and METABOLITES IN CSF OF HUMAN NEONATES. Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology 1985, 27: 207-214. PMID: 2581835, DOI: 10.1111/j.1469-8749.1985.tb03771.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHuman neonatesAmino acid precursor tryptophanSignificant subgroup differencesMedical complicationsHomovanillic acidCerebrospinal fluidNeurotransmitter precursorsPrecursor tryptophanNeurotransmitter serotoninOlder childrenMajor metaboliteComplicated groupLatter groupComplicationsSignificant correlationNeonatesSubgroup differencesInfantsPhysiological measuresGroupMetabolitesLarge groupHigh levelsMedicationsNorepinephrineEffect of a Meal on Human Whole Blood Serotonin
Anderson G, Feibel F, Wetlaufer L, Schlicht K, Ort S, Cohen D. Effect of a Meal on Human Whole Blood Serotonin. Gastroenterology 1985, 88: 86-89. PMID: 2578039, DOI: 10.1016/s0016-5085(85)80137-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsWhole blood serotoninMicrograms/hBlood serotoninGastrointestinal hormonesUrinary excretionSerotonin levelsBlood samplesUrine specimensBaseline levelsSerotoninSecond hourWhole bloodHuman subjectsSpecific high-performance liquid chromatographic methodMealMinSubjectsUrinaryLevelsExcretionBloodHormone
1981
Determination of indoles and catechols in rat brain and pineal using liquid chromatography with fluorometric and amperometric detection
Anderson G, Young J, Batter D, Young S, Cohen D, Shaywitz B. Determination of indoles and catechols in rat brain and pineal using liquid chromatography with fluorometric and amperometric detection. Journal Of Chromatography 1981, 223: 315-320. PMID: 7251785, DOI: 10.1016/s0378-4347(00)80103-6.Peer-Reviewed Original Research