2001
Effect of Tryptophan Depletion on Alcohol Cue‐Induced Craving in Abstinent Alcoholic Patients
Petrakis I, Trevisan L, Boutros N, Limoncelli D, Cooney N, Krystal J. Effect of Tryptophan Depletion on Alcohol Cue‐Induced Craving in Abstinent Alcoholic Patients. Alcohol Clinical And Experimental Research 2001, 25: 1151-1155. PMID: 11505046, DOI: 10.1111/j.1530-0277.2001.tb02329.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAlcoholismAmino AcidsDouble-Blind MethodEthanolHumansPlacebosRecurrenceSerotoninSolutionsTryptophanConceptsCue-induced cravingAlcohol-dependent patientsTryptophan depletionAlcohol cue-induced cravingDouble-blind fashionPlasma free tryptophanAbstinent alcoholic patientsAmino acid drinkActive tryptophan depletionAlcoholic patientsSerotonin synthesisAcid drinkSober alcoholicsAlcoholic individualsPrecursor tryptophanCue exposurePatientsAlcohol useAbstinent alcoholic individualsCravingFree tryptophanAlcohol cuesTest dayGreater increaseSimilar drinks
2000
IV glycine and oral d-cycloserine effects on plasma and CSF amino acids in healthy humans
D’Souza D, Gil R, Cassello K, Morrissey K, Abi-Saab D, White J, Sturwold R, Bennett A, Karper L, Zuzarte E, Charney D, Krystal J. IV glycine and oral d-cycloserine effects on plasma and CSF amino acids in healthy humans. Biological Psychiatry 2000, 47: 450-462. PMID: 10704956, DOI: 10.1016/s0006-3223(99)00133-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAcoustic StimulationAdministration, OralAdultAmino AcidsAntimetabolitesBiological AvailabilityCycloserineDose-Response Relationship, DrugDouble-Blind MethodFemaleGlycineHumansInjections, IntravenousMaleMiddle AgedNeuropsychological TestsPsychiatric Status Rating ScalesReceptors, GlycineReceptors, N-Methyl-D-AspartateReflex, StartleSerineConceptsAcoustic startle responseN-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) glutamate receptorsD-cycloserineStartle responseCentral nervous system effectsTest dayCSF glycine levelsOral D-cycloserineCSF amino acidsNervous system effectsDouble-blind conditionsCognitive test performanceD-cycloserine effectsHealthy human subjectsCentral bioavailabilityIntravenous glycineLumbar punctureSecond test dayGlycine administrationModulates neurotransmissionGlycine levelsGlutamate receptorsCoagonist siteCerebrospinal fluidHealthy humans
1999
Tryptophan-depletion challenge in depressed patients treated with desipramine or fluoxetine: implications for the role of serotonin in the mechanism of antidepressant action
Delgado P, Miller H, Salomon R, Licinio J, Krystal J, Moreno F, Heninger G, Charney D. Tryptophan-depletion challenge in depressed patients treated with desipramine or fluoxetine: implications for the role of serotonin in the mechanism of antidepressant action. Biological Psychiatry 1999, 46: 212-220. PMID: 10418696, DOI: 10.1016/s0006-3223(99)00014-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTRP depletionAntidepressant responseDepressed patientsSuccessful antidepressant treatmentBrain serotonin contentSignificant depressive symptomsAmino acid drinkRole of serotoninMonoamine oxidase inhibitorsRelationship of relapseAntidepressant actionAntidepressant treatmentReuptake inhibitorsPlasma tryptophanPlasma levelsAntidepressant typeTherapeutic responseDepressive relapseSerotonin contentTherapeutic effectTRP levelsDepressive symptomsTreatment phasePatientsAcid drink
1997
Lack of behavioral effects of monoamine depletion in healthy subjects
Salomon R, Miller H, Krystal J, Heninger G, Charney D. Lack of behavioral effects of monoamine depletion in healthy subjects. Biological Psychiatry 1997, 41: 58-64. PMID: 8988796, DOI: 10.1016/0006-3223(95)00670-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAmino acid drinkHealthy subjectsAcid drinkTryptophan-free amino acid drinkBehavioral effectsTyrosine hydroxylase inhibitorTest sessionsMonoamine depletionMonoamine hypothesisPara-tyrosineCombined administrationAlpha-methylHydroxylase inhibitorDrinksSubjectsSessionsAMPTCatecholaminesAdministration
1996
Effects of Rapid Tryptophan Depletion in Patients With Seasonal Affective Disorder in Remission After Light Therapy
Lam RW, Zis AP, Grewal A, Delgado PL, Charney DS, Krystal JH. Effects of Rapid Tryptophan Depletion in Patients With Seasonal Affective Disorder in Remission After Light Therapy. JAMA Psychiatry 1996, 53: 41-44. PMID: 8540776, DOI: 10.1001/archpsyc.1996.01830010043007.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRapid tryptophan depletionSeasonal affective disorderTryptophan depletionLight therapyClinical remissionAffective disordersTryptophan levelsDouble-blind crossover studyRecurrent major depressive episodesMajor depressive episodeBright light therapyEffect of therapyFree tryptophan levelsAntidepressant effectsCrossover studySerotonergic mechanismsDepressive episodeAntidepressant drugsTherapeutic effectSignificant relapseDepression scoresPatientsTherapyRemissionNonseasonal depression
1995
Tryptophan depletion and attenuation of cue-induced craving for cocaine
Satel SL, Krystal JH, Delgado PL, Kosten TR, Charney DS. Tryptophan depletion and attenuation of cue-induced craving for cocaine. American Journal Of Psychiatry 1995, 152: 778-783. PMID: 7726319, DOI: 10.1176/ajp.152.5.778.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCue-induced cravingTryptophan depletionPlacebo conditionPotent serotonin reuptake blockerCue exposureSerotonin reuptake blockersDouble-blind designAmino acid drinkVisual analogue ratingsCocaine-dependent patientsAnalogue ratingsReuptake blockerAcute reductionPlasma levelsSerotonergic systemMale inpatientsAcid drinkTryptophan levelsDrug usePatientsCocaine useCocaineRelapseCravingTest sessions
1991
Excitatory amino acids and morphine withdrawal: differential effects of central and peripheral kynurenic acid administration
Rasmussen K, Krystal J, Aghajanian G. Excitatory amino acids and morphine withdrawal: differential effects of central and peripheral kynurenic acid administration. Psychopharmacology 1991, 105: 508-512. PMID: 1771218, DOI: 10.1007/bf02244371.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAcid administrationKynurenic acidSubcutaneous administrationPeripheral excitatory amino acid receptorsExcitatory amino acid antagonist kynurenic acidExcitatory amino acid receptorsAntagonist kynurenic acidExcitatory amino acidsAmino acid receptorsLocus coeruleus neuronsMorphine-dependent ratsBlood-brain barrierSingle-unit recordingsMorphine withdrawalCoeruleus neuronsAntagonist treatmentAbstinence symptomsOpiate withdrawalUnit recordingsAnesthetized animalsAcid receptorsBehavioral signsAdministrationDifferential effectsWithdrawal