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5-hydroxytryptophan and Epilepsy

5-hydroxytryptophan has been researched along with Epilepsy in 21 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.

Epilepsy: A disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of paroxysmal brain dysfunction due to a sudden, disorderly, and excessive neuronal discharge. Epilepsy classification systems are generally based upon: (1) clinical features of the seizure episodes (e.g., motor seizure), (2) etiology (e.g., post-traumatic), (3) anatomic site of seizure origin (e.g., frontal lobe seizure), (4) tendency to spread to other structures in the brain, and (5) temporal patterns (e.g., nocturnal epilepsy). (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p313)

Research Excerpts

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"Using our laboratory database, we identified patients with vitamin B6-dependent epilepsy and extracted their data on the concentrations of pyridoxal 5'-phosphate, pyridoxal, pipecolic acid, α-aminoadipic semialdehyde, and monoamine neurotransmitters."7.96Pyridoxal in the Cerebrospinal Fluid May Be a Better Indicator of Vitamin B6-dependent Epilepsy Than Pyridoxal 5'-Phosphate. ( Akiyama, T; Baba, S; Dowa, Y; Fukuyama, T; Hamano, SI; Hasegawa, K; Hyodo, Y; Imai, K; Ishihara, N; Kobayashi, K; Koike, T; Kubota, M; Oboshi, T; Okanishi, T; Shibasaki, J; Shimbo, H; Shiraku, H; Takano, K; Takeshita, S; Yamamoto, T, 2020)
"We aimed to demonstrate the biochemical characteristics of vitamin B6-dependent epilepsy, with a particular focus on pyridoxal 5'-phosphate and pyridoxal in the cerebrospinal fluid."7.96Pyridoxal in the Cerebrospinal Fluid May Be a Better Indicator of Vitamin B6-dependent Epilepsy Than Pyridoxal 5'-Phosphate. ( Akiyama, T; Baba, S; Dowa, Y; Fukuyama, T; Hamano, SI; Hasegawa, K; Hyodo, Y; Imai, K; Ishihara, N; Kobayashi, K; Koike, T; Kubota, M; Oboshi, T; Okanishi, T; Shibasaki, J; Shimbo, H; Shiraku, H; Takano, K; Takeshita, S; Yamamoto, T, 2020)
"We identified seven patients with pyridoxine-dependent epilepsy caused by an ALDH7A1 gene abnormality, two patients with pyridoxal 5'-phosphate homeostasis protein deficiency, and 28 patients with other epilepsies with low cerebrospinal fluid pyridoxal 5'-phosphate concentrations."7.96Pyridoxal in the Cerebrospinal Fluid May Be a Better Indicator of Vitamin B6-dependent Epilepsy Than Pyridoxal 5'-Phosphate. ( Akiyama, T; Baba, S; Dowa, Y; Fukuyama, T; Hamano, SI; Hasegawa, K; Hyodo, Y; Imai, K; Ishihara, N; Kobayashi, K; Koike, T; Kubota, M; Oboshi, T; Okanishi, T; Shibasaki, J; Shimbo, H; Shiraku, H; Takano, K; Takeshita, S; Yamamoto, T, 2020)
"Low cerebrospinal fluid pyridoxal concentrations may be a better indicator of pyridoxal 5'-phosphate deficiency in the brain in vitamin B6-dependent epilepsy than low cerebrospinal fluid pyridoxal 5'-phosphate concentrations."7.96Pyridoxal in the Cerebrospinal Fluid May Be a Better Indicator of Vitamin B6-dependent Epilepsy Than Pyridoxal 5'-Phosphate. ( Akiyama, T; Baba, S; Dowa, Y; Fukuyama, T; Hamano, SI; Hasegawa, K; Hyodo, Y; Imai, K; Ishihara, N; Kobayashi, K; Koike, T; Kubota, M; Oboshi, T; Okanishi, T; Shibasaki, J; Shimbo, H; Shiraku, H; Takano, K; Takeshita, S; Yamamoto, T, 2020)
"This study was designed to demonstrate a role of serotonin in the anticonvulsant effect of fluoxetine, a serotonin reuptake inhibitor, in genetically epilepsy-prone rats."7.69Role of serotonin in the anticonvulsant effect of fluoxetine in genetically epilepsy-prone rats. ( Cheong, JH; Dailey, JW; Jobe, PC; Ko, KH; Yan, QS, 1994)
"Using our laboratory database, we identified patients with vitamin B6-dependent epilepsy and extracted their data on the concentrations of pyridoxal 5'-phosphate, pyridoxal, pipecolic acid, α-aminoadipic semialdehyde, and monoamine neurotransmitters."3.96Pyridoxal in the Cerebrospinal Fluid May Be a Better Indicator of Vitamin B6-dependent Epilepsy Than Pyridoxal 5'-Phosphate. ( Akiyama, T; Baba, S; Dowa, Y; Fukuyama, T; Hamano, SI; Hasegawa, K; Hyodo, Y; Imai, K; Ishihara, N; Kobayashi, K; Koike, T; Kubota, M; Oboshi, T; Okanishi, T; Shibasaki, J; Shimbo, H; Shiraku, H; Takano, K; Takeshita, S; Yamamoto, T, 2020)
"We aimed to demonstrate the biochemical characteristics of vitamin B6-dependent epilepsy, with a particular focus on pyridoxal 5'-phosphate and pyridoxal in the cerebrospinal fluid."3.96Pyridoxal in the Cerebrospinal Fluid May Be a Better Indicator of Vitamin B6-dependent Epilepsy Than Pyridoxal 5'-Phosphate. ( Akiyama, T; Baba, S; Dowa, Y; Fukuyama, T; Hamano, SI; Hasegawa, K; Hyodo, Y; Imai, K; Ishihara, N; Kobayashi, K; Koike, T; Kubota, M; Oboshi, T; Okanishi, T; Shibasaki, J; Shimbo, H; Shiraku, H; Takano, K; Takeshita, S; Yamamoto, T, 2020)
"We identified seven patients with pyridoxine-dependent epilepsy caused by an ALDH7A1 gene abnormality, two patients with pyridoxal 5'-phosphate homeostasis protein deficiency, and 28 patients with other epilepsies with low cerebrospinal fluid pyridoxal 5'-phosphate concentrations."3.96Pyridoxal in the Cerebrospinal Fluid May Be a Better Indicator of Vitamin B6-dependent Epilepsy Than Pyridoxal 5'-Phosphate. ( Akiyama, T; Baba, S; Dowa, Y; Fukuyama, T; Hamano, SI; Hasegawa, K; Hyodo, Y; Imai, K; Ishihara, N; Kobayashi, K; Koike, T; Kubota, M; Oboshi, T; Okanishi, T; Shibasaki, J; Shimbo, H; Shiraku, H; Takano, K; Takeshita, S; Yamamoto, T, 2020)
"Low cerebrospinal fluid pyridoxal concentrations may be a better indicator of pyridoxal 5'-phosphate deficiency in the brain in vitamin B6-dependent epilepsy than low cerebrospinal fluid pyridoxal 5'-phosphate concentrations."3.96Pyridoxal in the Cerebrospinal Fluid May Be a Better Indicator of Vitamin B6-dependent Epilepsy Than Pyridoxal 5'-Phosphate. ( Akiyama, T; Baba, S; Dowa, Y; Fukuyama, T; Hamano, SI; Hasegawa, K; Hyodo, Y; Imai, K; Ishihara, N; Kobayashi, K; Koike, T; Kubota, M; Oboshi, T; Okanishi, T; Shibasaki, J; Shimbo, H; Shiraku, H; Takano, K; Takeshita, S; Yamamoto, T, 2020)
" Dietary restriction of phenylalanine and oral administration of amine precursors, L-dopa and 5-hydroxytryptophan had poor efficiency on epilepsy and psychomotor delay."3.70[Progressive convulsive encephalopathy: considering a abnormality of biopterin metabolism]. ( Dhondt, JL; Mikaeloff, Y; Pinton, F; Ponsot, G; Sevin, C, 1999)
"This study was designed to demonstrate a role of serotonin in the anticonvulsant effect of fluoxetine, a serotonin reuptake inhibitor, in genetically epilepsy-prone rats."3.69Role of serotonin in the anticonvulsant effect of fluoxetine in genetically epilepsy-prone rats. ( Cheong, JH; Dailey, JW; Jobe, PC; Ko, KH; Yan, QS, 1994)
"In 6 patients with intention myoclonus, the cerebrospinal fluid concentration of 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid, a metabolite of serotonin was found to be significantly decreased."2.64Serotonin and myoclonus. ( Bowers, MB; Jutkowitz, R; Rosenbaum, D; Van Woert, MH, 1976)
"The 5-hydroxytryptophan content was much higher in both El groups."1.28Regional distribution of tyrosine, tryptophan, and their metabolites in the brain of epileptic El mice. ( Mori, A; Suzuki, S, 1992)
"The kynurenine content was remarkably high in the El mice."1.28Regional distribution of tyrosine, tryptophan, and their metabolites in the brain of epileptic El mice. ( Mori, A; Suzuki, S, 1992)
"Correlation between the kindled seizure susceptibility and brain monoamine levels was investigated in the hippocampal and amygdaloid kindled cats."1.26[Correlation between seizure susceptibility and brain catecholamine levels. An experimental study using a kindling preparation]. ( Mitsunobu, K; Nakashima, T; Otsuki, S; Sato, M, 1976)

Research

Studies (21)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-199013 (61.90)18.7374
1990's5 (23.81)18.2507
2000's1 (4.76)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's2 (9.52)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Kayacan, Y1
Ghojebeigloo, BE1
Çerit, G1
Kocacan, SE1
Ayyıldız, M1
Akiyama, T1
Hyodo, Y1
Hasegawa, K1
Oboshi, T1
Imai, K1
Ishihara, N1
Dowa, Y1
Koike, T1
Yamamoto, T1
Shibasaki, J1
Shimbo, H1
Fukuyama, T1
Takano, K1
Shiraku, H1
Takeshita, S1
Okanishi, T1
Baba, S1
Kubota, M1
Hamano, SI1
Kobayashi, K1
WADA, JA2
García-Cazorla, A1
Serrano, M1
Pérez-Dueñas, B1
González, V1
Ormazábal, A1
Pineda, M1
Fernández-Alvarez, E1
Campistol, JM1
Artuch, RM1
Sellinger, OZ1
Dietz, DD1
Yan, QS2
Jobe, PC2
Cheong, JH1
Ko, KH1
Dailey, JW2
Mikaeloff, Y1
Pinton, F1
Sevin, C1
Dhondt, JL1
Ponsot, G1
Sato, M1
Nakashima, T1
Mitsunobu, K1
Otsuki, S1
Kumashiro, H1
Aono, T1
Watanabe, K1
Koizumi, S1
Nakanishi, S1
Kaneko, Y1
Ohno, E1
Uemura, S1
Van Woert, MH1
Jutkowitz, R1
Rosenbaum, D1
Bowers, MB1
Chazot, G1
Guard, O1
Setiey, A1
Robert, JM1
Schott, B1
Suzuki, S1
Mori, A1
Nakamura, M1
Wada, Y1
Hasegawa, H1
Yamaguchi, N1
Neuman, RS1
Uldry, PA1
Regli, F1
Balzamo, E2
Meldrum, BS2
Naquet, R1
Rohmer, F1
Warter, JM1
Coquillat, G1
Maitrot, D1
Kurtz, D1
Micheletti, G1
Mack, G1
Mandel, P1
Vuillon-Cacciuttolo, G1
Sabouraud, O1
Chatel, M1
Badiche, A1
Chauvel, P1
Le Clec'h, G1
Kolpakov, VG1

Reviews

1 review available for 5-hydroxytryptophan and Epilepsy

ArticleYear
[Indications for L-5-hydroxytryptophan in neurology].
    Revue medicale de la Suisse romande, 1987, Volume: 107, Issue:9

    Topics: 5-Hydroxytryptophan; Down Syndrome; Epilepsy; Humans; Migraine Disorders; Myoclonus; Pain; Parkinson

1987

Trials

2 trials available for 5-hydroxytryptophan and Epilepsy

ArticleYear
Serotonin and myoclonus.
    Monographs in neural sciences, 1976, Volume: 3

    Topics: 5-Hydroxytryptophan; Adolescent; Adult; Carbidopa; Clinical Trials as Topic; Epilepsy; Female; Homov

1976
[Pharmacological and biochemical approach to a syndrome of action and intention myoclonus in the course of degenerative disease of the nervous system].
    Revue neurologique, 1973, Volume: 128, Issue:5

    Topics: 5-Hydroxytryptophan; Adult; Benzazepines; Cerebellar Ataxia; Clinical Trials as Topic; Diagnosis, Di

1973

Other Studies

18 other studies available for 5-hydroxytryptophan and Epilepsy

ArticleYear
Physical exercise and 5-hydroxytryptophan, a precursor for serotonin synthesis, reduce penicillin-induced epileptiform activity.
    Epilepsy & behavior : E&B, 2020, Volume: 112

    Topics: 5-Hydroxytryptophan; Animals; Epilepsy; Male; Penicillins; Quality of Life; Rats; Serotonin

2020
Pyridoxal in the Cerebrospinal Fluid May Be a Better Indicator of Vitamin B6-dependent Epilepsy Than Pyridoxal 5'-Phosphate.
    Pediatric neurology, 2020, Volume: 113

    Topics: 5-Hydroxytryptophan; Adolescent; Child; Child, Preschool; Epilepsy; Female; Humans; Infant; Infant,

2020
Epileptogenic cerebral electrical activity and serotonin levels.
    Science (New York, N.Y.), 1961, Nov-24, Volume: 134, Issue:3491

    Topics: 5-Hydroxytryptophan; Animals; Biochemical Phenomena; Brain; Cats; Epilepsy; Nervous System Physiolog

1961
Secondary abnormalities of neurotransmitters in infants with neurological disorders.
    Developmental medicine and child neurology, 2007, Volume: 49, Issue:10

    Topics: 5-Hydroxytryptophan; Atrophy; Brain; Electroencephalography; Epilepsy; Female; Homovanillic Acid; Hu

2007
The metabolism of 5-hydroxytryptamine in the methionine sulfoximine epileptogenic rat brain.
    The Journal of pharmacology and experimental therapeutics, 1981, Volume: 216, Issue:1

    Topics: 5-Hydroxytryptophan; Animals; Brain; Epilepsy; Hydroxyindoleacetic Acid; Male; Methionine Sulfoximin

1981
Role of serotonin in the anticonvulsant effect of fluoxetine in genetically epilepsy-prone rats.
    Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology, 1994, Volume: 350, Issue:2

    Topics: 5-Hydroxytryptophan; Animals; Anticonvulsants; Epilepsy; Female; Fenclonine; Fluoxetine; Hydroxyindo

1994
Evidence that a serotonergic mechanism is involved in the anticonvulsant effect of fluoxetine in genetically epilepsy-prone rats.
    European journal of pharmacology, 1994, Jan-24, Volume: 252, Issue:1

    Topics: 5-Hydroxytryptophan; Animals; Anticonvulsants; Disease Models, Animal; Drug Synergism; Epilepsy; Fem

1994
[Progressive convulsive encephalopathy: considering a abnormality of biopterin metabolism].
    Archives de pediatrie : organe officiel de la Societe francaise de pediatrie, 1999, Volume: 6, Issue:7

    Topics: 5-Hydroxytryptophan; Algeria; Anticonvulsants; Biopterins; Brain; Child, Preschool; Consanguinity; D

1999
[Correlation between seizure susceptibility and brain catecholamine levels. An experimental study using a kindling preparation].
    No to shinkei = Brain and nerve, 1976, Volume: 28, Issue:5

    Topics: 5-Hydroxytryptophan; Amygdala; Animals; Brain Chemistry; Catecholamines; Cats; Dopamine; Electric St

1976
DC potential shifts associated with convulsive seizures and brain monoamine changes in rabbits.
    Folia psychiatrica et neurologica japonica, 1977, Volume: 31, Issue:3

    Topics: 5-Hydroxytryptophan; Adolescent; Animals; Bemegride; Brain Damage, Chronic; Caudate Nucleus; Cerebra

1977
[Ramsay-Hunt syndrome and aniridia in 2 monozygotic twins].
    Revue neurologique, 1975, Volume: 131, Issue:1

    Topics: 5-Hydroxytryptophan; Adolescent; Benzodiazepinones; Blood Group Antigens; Cerebellar Ataxia; Disease

1975
Regional distribution of tyrosine, tryptophan, and their metabolites in the brain of epileptic El mice.
    Neurochemical research, 1992, Volume: 17, Issue:7

    Topics: 5-Hydroxytryptophan; Animals; Brain; Brain Chemistry; Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid; Dopamine

1992
Serotonergic mechanism in hippocampal kindled seizures.
    The Japanese journal of psychiatry and neurology, 1992, Volume: 46, Issue:2

    Topics: 5-Hydroxytryptophan; 8-Hydroxy-2-(di-n-propylamino)tetralin; Animals; Behavior, Animal; Brain; Cats;

1992
Suppression of penicillin-induced epileptiform activity by noxious stimulation: mediation by 5-hydroxytryptamine.
    Electroencephalography and clinical neurophysiology, 1986, Volume: 64, Issue:6

    Topics: 5-Hydroxytryptophan; Animals; Cerebral Cortex; Epilepsy; Fenclonine; Locus Coeruleus; Male; Membrane

1986
Behavioural and electrographic effects of L-5-hydroxytryptophan and D, L-parachlorophenyl-alanine on epileptic Senegalese baboon (Papio papio).
    Electroencephalography and clinical neurophysiology, 1972, Volume: 33, Issue:5

    Topics: 5-Hydroxytryptophan; Animals; Brain; Cerebral Cortex; Electroencephalography; Epilepsy; Female; Fenc

1972
Electroretinogram and afferent visual transmission in the epileptic baboon Papio papio. Effects of drugs influencing monoaminergic systems.
    Epilepsia, 1973, Volume: 14, Issue:2

    Topics: 5-Hydroxytryptophan; Animals; Anticonvulsants; Dihydroxyphenylalanine; Electroretinography; Epilepsy

1973
[Observations on the use of 5 HTP in clinical medicine].
    Revue neurologique, 1972, Volume: 127, Issue:2

    Topics: 5-Hydroxytryptophan; Epilepsy; Humans; Male; Mental Disorders; Movement Disorders; Myoclonus; Thinki

1972
[On the probable pathogenetic mechanisms of epilepsy].
    Zhurnal nevropatologii i psikhiatrii imeni S.S. Korsakova (Moscow, Russia : 1952), 1967, Volume: 67, Issue:5

    Topics: 5-Hydroxytryptophan; Alanine; Ammonia; Animals; Asparagine; Carboxy-Lyases; Epilepsy; Glutamates; Li

1967