1997
Effect of alpha-methyl-para-tyrosine on response to cocaine challenge
Stine S, Krystal J, Petrakis I, Jatlow P, Heninger G, Kosten T, Chamey D. Effect of alpha-methyl-para-tyrosine on response to cocaine challenge. Biological Psychiatry 1997, 42: 181-190. PMID: 9232210, DOI: 10.1016/s0006-3223(96)00331-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDopamine metabolite homovanillic acidCocaine-induced euphoriaNorepinephrine metabolite 3Placebo-controlled studyBlood pressure responseMetabolite homovanillic acidReduced plasma levelsTyrosine hydroxylase inhibitorSerum cocaine levelsTuberoinfundibular dopamine systemAMPT pretreatmentAcute reductionIntranasal administrationPara-tyrosinePlasma levelsProlactin levelsCocaine challengeHomovanillic acidCatecholamine synthesisHeart rateHydroxylase inhibitorAlpha-methylDopamine systemCocaine levelsTherapeutic potential
1996
Clinical and Biochemical Effects of Catecholamine Depletion on Antidepressant-Induced Remission of Depression
Miller HL, Delgado PL, Salomon RM, Berman R, Krystal JH, Heninger GR, Charney DS. Clinical and Biochemical Effects of Catecholamine Depletion on Antidepressant-Induced Remission of Depression. JAMA Psychiatry 1996, 53: 117-128. PMID: 8629887, DOI: 10.1001/archpsyc.1996.01830020031005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNorepinephrine reuptake inhibitorsReuptake inhibitorsCatecholamine depletionAlpha-methylparatyrosineTreatment groupsHamilton Depression Rating ScaleHomovanillic acid levelsSerotonin reuptake inhibitorsDepression Rating ScaleSimilar significant decreaseAntihistamine diphenhydramine hydrochlorideSeparate test sessionsFeelings of worthlessnessConsiderable sedationLoss of interestDepressed patientsDepressive relapseAntidepressant drugsInactive placeboTherapeutic effectTherapeutic mechanismDepressive symptomsCatecholamine metabolitesPlasma 3Remission