Circadian rhythm of serotonin transport in human platelets

• Published in: Psychopharmacology Vol. 88; no. 4; p. 493
• Main Authors: Modai, I, Malmgren, R, Asberg, M, Beving, H
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Germany 01.01.1986
• Subjects: Adult; Biological Transport, Active; Blood Platelets - metabolism; Circadian Rhythm; Depressive Disorder - blood; Humans; Light; Male; Melatonin - metabolism; Serotonin - blood

The circadian rhythm of serotonin active transport in human platelets was investigated in ten healthy men, aged 27-35 years. Blood was collected at 08.00, 14.00, 20.00, 02.00 and 08.00 hours the next morning. Simultaneous evaluation of the mean platelet volume, platelet distribution width, platelet...