Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or... – Involving antigen-antibody binding – specific binding protein...
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1997-04-08
2000-06-27
Duffy, Patricia A.
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or...
Involving antigen-antibody binding, specific binding protein...
435 15, 436 63, 436501, 436504, 436505, 436804, 436811, G01N 33567, G01N 3348
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ABSTRACT:
Methods for detecting schizophrenia or depression based on modifications of the contribution of the D.sub.4 receptor to phospholipid methylation levels are described herein. Individuals with schizophrenia or depression have a deficiency in phospholipid methylation activity compared with normal individuals. Methods for screening therapeutic processes or agents for use in treatment of schizophrenia or related neuropsychiatric disorders are also described.
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Duffy Patricia A.
Northeastern University
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