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5-hydroxytryptophan and Choreoathetosis Self-Mutilation Hyperuricemia Syndrome

5-hydroxytryptophan has been researched along with Choreoathetosis Self-Mutilation Hyperuricemia Syndrome in 12 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

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"5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) treatment of a single case of Lesch-Nyhan syndrome showing compulsive self-mutilation, athetoid movements, and characteristic clinical biochemical picture was studied on a double-blind basis."9.04Double-blind clinical trial of 5-hydroxytryptophan in a case of Lesch-Nyhan syndrome. ( Frith, CD; Johnston, EC; Joseph, MH; Powell, RJ; Watts, RW, 1976)
"The effects of 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP), a serotonin precursor, and carbidopa, a peripheral aromatic amino acid decarboxylase inhibitor, were studied in a boy with the Lesch-Nyhan syndrome."7.66Further observations on the use of 5-hydroxytryptophan in a child with Lesch-Nyhan syndrome. ( Anders, TF; Barchas, JD; Berger, PA; Cann, HM; Ciaranello, RD, 1978)
"In a patient with the Lesch-Nyhan syndrome we found decreased spinal fluid 5-hydroxyindole acetic acid (5-HIAA), the major metabolite of serotonin, and decreased homovanillic acid (HVA), the major metabolite of dopamine, indicating a decrease in monoamine metabolism."7.66Effects of L-5-hydroxytryptophan on monoamine and amino acids turnover in the Lesch-Nyhan syndrome. ( Castells, S; Chakrabarti, C; Hurwic, M; Nyhan, WL; Perel, JM; Winsberg, BG, 1979)
"The effects of 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP), a serotonin precursor, were studied in a boy with the Lesch-Nyhan syndrome."7.65The use of 5-hydroxytryptophan in a child with Lesch-Nyhan syndrome. ( Anders, TF; Barchas, JD; Berger, PA; Cann, HM; Ciaranello, RD, 1976)
"5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) treatment of a single case of Lesch-Nyhan syndrome showing compulsive self-mutilation, athetoid movements, and characteristic clinical biochemical picture was studied on a double-blind basis."6.64Double-blind clinical trial of 5-hydroxytryptophan in a case of Lesch-Nyhan syndrome. ( Frith, CD; Johnston, EC; Joseph, MH; Powell, RJ; Watts, RW, 1976)
"5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) treatment of a single case of Lesch-Nyhan syndrome showing compulsive self-mutilation, athetoid movements, and characteristic clinical biochemical picture was studied on a double-blind basis."5.04Double-blind clinical trial of 5-hydroxytryptophan in a case of Lesch-Nyhan syndrome. ( Frith, CD; Johnston, EC; Joseph, MH; Powell, RJ; Watts, RW, 1976)
"The effects of 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP), a serotonin precursor, and carbidopa, a peripheral aromatic amino acid decarboxylase inhibitor, were studied in a boy with the Lesch-Nyhan syndrome."3.66Further observations on the use of 5-hydroxytryptophan in a child with Lesch-Nyhan syndrome. ( Anders, TF; Barchas, JD; Berger, PA; Cann, HM; Ciaranello, RD, 1978)
"In a patient with the Lesch-Nyhan syndrome we found decreased spinal fluid 5-hydroxyindole acetic acid (5-HIAA), the major metabolite of serotonin, and decreased homovanillic acid (HVA), the major metabolite of dopamine, indicating a decrease in monoamine metabolism."3.66Effects of L-5-hydroxytryptophan on monoamine and amino acids turnover in the Lesch-Nyhan syndrome. ( Castells, S; Chakrabarti, C; Hurwic, M; Nyhan, WL; Perel, JM; Winsberg, BG, 1979)
"The effects of 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP), a serotonin precursor, were studied in a boy with the Lesch-Nyhan syndrome."3.65The use of 5-hydroxytryptophan in a child with Lesch-Nyhan syndrome. ( Anders, TF; Barchas, JD; Berger, PA; Cann, HM; Ciaranello, RD, 1976)
"5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) treatment of a single case of Lesch-Nyhan syndrome showing compulsive self-mutilation, athetoid movements, and characteristic clinical biochemical picture was studied on a double-blind basis."2.64Double-blind clinical trial of 5-hydroxytryptophan in a case of Lesch-Nyhan syndrome. ( Frith, CD; Johnston, EC; Joseph, MH; Powell, RJ; Watts, RW, 1976)
" The dosage level was sufficient to produce undesirable side-effects (diarrhea and vomiting)."2.64The effect of L-5-hydroxytryptophan on self-mutilatin in Lesch-Nyhan disease: a negative report. ( Anderson, LT; Dancis, J; Herrmann, L, 1976)

Research

Studies (12)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-199012 (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
Nyhan, WL6
Johnson, HG1
Kaufman, IA1
Jones, KL1
Singh, NN1
Sweetman, L1
Borden, M1
Kulovich, S1
Kaufman, I1
Anders, TF2
Cann, HM2
Ciaranello, RD2
Barchas, JD2
Berger, PA2
Castells, S1
Chakrabarti, C1
Winsberg, BG1
Hurwic, M1
Perel, JM1
Frith, CD1
Johnston, EC1
Joseph, MH1
Powell, RJ1
Watts, RW1
Anderson, LT1
Herrmann, L1
Dancis, J1
Mizuno, TI1
Yugari, Y1

Reviews

1 review available for 5-hydroxytryptophan and Choreoathetosis Self-Mutilation Hyperuricemia Syndrome

ArticleYear
Current trends in the treatment of self-injurious behavior.
    Advances in pediatrics, 1981, Volume: 28

    Topics: 5-Hydroxytryptophan; Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Ammonia; Aversive Therapy; Behavior Therapy; Child; Ch

1981

Trials

3 trials available for 5-hydroxytryptophan and Choreoathetosis Self-Mutilation Hyperuricemia Syndrome

ArticleYear
Double-blind clinical trial of 5-hydroxytryptophan in a case of Lesch-Nyhan syndrome.
    Journal of neurology, neurosurgery, and psychiatry, 1976, Volume: 39, Issue:7

    Topics: 5-Hydroxytryptophan; Child; Clinical Trials as Topic; Drug Evaluation; Emotions; Humans; Lesch-Nyhan

1976
The effect of L-5-hydroxytryptophan on self-mutilatin in Lesch-Nyhan disease: a negative report.
    Neuropadiatrie, 1976, Volume: 7, Issue:4

    Topics: 5-Hydroxytryptophan; Carbidopa; Drug Evaluation; Drug Therapy, Combination; Humans; Lesch-Nyhan Synd

1976
Letter: Self mutilation in Lesch-Nyhan syndrome.
    Lancet (London, England), 1974, Apr-20, Volume: 1, Issue:7860

    Topics: 5-Hydroxytryptophan; Administration, Oral; Child; Dihydroxyphenylalanine; Humans; Hydroxyindoleaceti

1974

Other Studies

8 other studies available for 5-hydroxytryptophan and Choreoathetosis Self-Mutilation Hyperuricemia Syndrome

ArticleYear
Serotonergic approaches to the modification of behavior in the Lesch-Nyhan Syndrome.
    Applied research in mental retardation, 1980, Volume: 1, Issue:1-2

    Topics: 5-Hydroxytryptophan; Carbidopa; Drug Evaluation; Drug Therapy, Combination; Humans; Imipramine; Lesc

1980
Altered excreton of 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid and glycine in patients with the Lesch-Nyhan disease.
    Advances in experimental medicine and biology, 1977, Volume: 76A

    Topics: 5-Hydroxytryptophan; Adolescent; Carbidopa; Child; Child, Preschool; Glycine; Humans; Hydroxyindolea

1977
Genetic heterogeneity at the locus for hypoxanthine-guanine phosphoribosyltransferase.
    Ciba Foundation symposium, 1977, Issue:48

    Topics: 5-Hydroxytryptophan; Erythrocytes; Guanine; Humans; Hypoxanthine Phosphoribosyltransferase; Hypoxant

1977
The Lesch-Nyhan syndrome.
    Developmental medicine and child neurology, 1978, Volume: 20, Issue:3

    Topics: 5-Hydroxytryptophan; Adolescent; Aggression; Allopurinol; Behavior Therapy; Child; Child Behavior Di

1978
Further observations on the use of 5-hydroxytryptophan in a child with Lesch-Nyhan syndrome.
    Neuropadiatrie, 1978, Volume: 9, Issue:2

    Topics: 5-Hydroxytryptophan; Carbidopa; Child; Drug Therapy, Combination; Humans; Hydrazines; Lesch-Nyhan Sy

1978
Effects of L-5-hydroxytryptophan on monoamine and amino acids turnover in the Lesch-Nyhan syndrome.
    Journal of autism and developmental disorders, 1979, Volume: 9, Issue:1

    Topics: 5-Hydroxytryptophan; Amino Acids; Carbidopa; Dopamine; Homovanillic Acid; Humans; Hydroxyindoleaceti

1979
Behavior in the Lesch--Nyhan syndrome.
    Journal of autism and childhood schizophrenia, 1976, Volume: 6, Issue:3

    Topics: 5-Hydroxytryptophan; Aggression; Behavior Therapy; Carbidopa; Carboxy-Lyases; Compulsive Behavior; D

1976
The use of 5-hydroxytryptophan in a child with Lesch-Nyhan syndrome.
    Child psychiatry and human development, 1976,Winter, Volume: 7, Issue:2

    Topics: 5-Hydroxytryptophan; Child, Preschool; Cold Temperature; Crying; Dopamine beta-Hydroxylase; Dose-Res

1976