Amine metabolism in the human brain: evaluation of the probenecid test

Abstract

There are indirect indications, that biogenic amines in the brain are concerned with pathological states such as depression (serotonin, 5HT and noradrenaline, NA) and Parkonsonism (dopamine, DA). These indications were obtained from measurements of amines and their metabolites in pe - ripheral fluids (such as urine and blood) and in postmortem specimens of brain tissue of patients.... Zie: summary