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5-hydroxytryptophan and Phobic Disorders

5-hydroxytryptophan has been researched along with Phobic Disorders in 2 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.

Phobic Disorders: Anxiety disorders in which the essential feature is persistent and irrational fear of a specific object, activity, or situation that the individual feels compelled to avoid. The individual recognizes the fear as excessive or unreasonable.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"L-5-Hydroxytryptophan (5HTP) was administered to 20 patients suffering from panic disorder and to 20 healthy controls."1.28Behavioral, neuroendocrine, and biochemical effects of 5-hydroxytryptophan administration in panic disorder. ( den Boer, JA; Westenberg, HG, 1990)

Research

Studies (2)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's1 (50.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's1 (50.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Frick, A1
Åhs, F1
Engman, J1
Jonasson, M1
Alaie, I1
Björkstrand, J1
Frans, Ö1
Faria, V1
Linnman, C1
Appel, L1
Wahlstedt, K1
Lubberink, M1
Fredrikson, M1
Furmark, T1
den Boer, JA1
Westenberg, HG1

Other Studies

2 other studies available for 5-hydroxytryptophan and Phobic Disorders

ArticleYear
Serotonin Synthesis and Reuptake in Social Anxiety Disorder: A Positron Emission Tomography Study.
    JAMA psychiatry, 2015, Volume: 72, Issue:8

    Topics: 5-Hydroxytryptophan; Adult; Anxiety Disorders; Benzylamines; Brain; Carbon Radioisotopes; Case-Contr

2015
Behavioral, neuroendocrine, and biochemical effects of 5-hydroxytryptophan administration in panic disorder.
    Psychiatry research, 1990, Volume: 31, Issue:3

    Topics: 5-Hydroxytryptophan; Anxiety Disorders; Arousal; beta-Endorphin; Blood Platelets; Fear; Female; Huma

1990