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5-hydroxytryptophan and Chorea Disorders

5-hydroxytryptophan has been researched along with Chorea Disorders in 4 studies

5-Hydroxytryptophan: The immediate precursor in the biosynthesis of SEROTONIN from tryptophan. It is used as an antiepileptic and antidepressant.
5-hydroxytryptophan : A tryptophan derivative that is tryptophan substituted by a hydroxy group at position 5.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Progress in the treatment of action myoclonus is especially noteworthy and has led to the implication of serotonin deficit in the pathophysiology of this syndrome."1.26New approaches in the management of hyperkinetic movement disorders. ( Fahn, S, 1977)

Research

Studies (4)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19904 (100.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Fahn, S1
Fischer-Perroudon, C1
Mouret, J1
Jouvet, M1
Birkmayer, W1
Guilleminault, C1
Tharp, BR1
Cousin, D1

Other Studies

4 other studies available for 5-hydroxytryptophan and Chorea Disorders

ArticleYear
New approaches in the management of hyperkinetic movement disorders.
    Advances in experimental medicine and biology, 1977, Volume: 90

    Topics: 5-Hydroxytryptophan; Carbidopa; Chorea; Dyskinesia, Drug-Induced; Humans; Movement Disorders; Myoclo

1977
[Case of agrypnia (4 months without sleep) in Morvan's disease. Favorable action of 5-hydroxytryptophan].
    Electroencephalography and clinical neurophysiology, 1974, Volume: 36, Issue:1

    Topics: 5-Hydroxytryptophan; Adult; Chorea; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; Electroconvulsive Therapy; Ele

1974
[Experimental findings and new aspects in extrapyramidal diseases].
    Wiener Zeitschrift fur Nervenheilkunde und deren Grenzgebiete, 1966, Volume: 23, Issue:1

    Topics: 5-Hydroxytryptophan; Blood Pressure; Body Temperature Regulation; Chorea; Dihydroxyphenylalanine; Do

1966
HVA and 5HIAA CSF measurements and 5HTP trials in some patients with involuntary movements.
    Journal of the neurological sciences, 1973, Volume: 18, Issue:4

    Topics: 5-Hydroxytryptophan; Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Chorea; Dopamine; Dystonia Musculorum Deformans; Femal

1973