Thyroid Function in Developmental Disorders

The relationships between catecholamines and thyroid state are considered from clinical and molecular perspectives. The effects of thyroid hormone on adrenergic systems are mediated by altered receptor and post-receptor function. Clinical symptoms of major childhood neuropsychiatric disorders, as we...

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Published inSchizophrenia bulletin Vol. 8; no. 2; pp. 294 - 296
Main Authors Young, J. Gerald, Cohen, Donald J
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published National Institute of Mental Health
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Summary:The relationships between catecholamines and thyroid state are considered from clinical and molecular perspectives. The effects of thyroid hormone on adrenergic systems are mediated by altered receptor and post-receptor function. Clinical symptoms of major childhood neuropsychiatric disorders, as well as related biological measures, may be influenced by thyroid hormone regulation.
ISSN:0586-7614
1745-1701