Abstract
A tetra-peptide has been isolated from the urines of children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) that we could not find in control urines. The tetra-peptide (G-S-E-N) stimulates the uptake of serotonin into platelets. The peptide may explain why serotonin is increased in platelets of ADHD children.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity / blood
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Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity / urine*
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Child
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Child, Preschool
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Humans
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Hydrolysis
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Infant
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Male
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Oligopeptides / blood
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Oligopeptides / urine*
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Serotonin / blood
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Serotonin / urine*