Long-term effect of lithium on the uptake of 5-hydroxytryptamine by human platelets. 1980

G V Born, and G Grignani, and K Martin

1 The content, uptake and storage of 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) in platelets were determined in eight manic-depressive patients not on lithium (Li); in ten manic-depressive patients on Li; and in ten apparently normal persons as controls. 2 Platelets from the patients, whether or not on Li, contained less 5-HT than platelets from normal people. 3 5-HT uptake and storage by platelets from untreated patients were significantly lower than those of control subjects. 4 When patients had been on Li for 3 months or longer the diminished uptake and storage of 5-HT by their platelets were more than fully reversed. 5 Li added to platelet-rich plasma in vitro had no effect on the uptake of 5-HT by platelets.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008094 Lithium An element in the alkali metals family. It has the atomic symbol Li, atomic number 3, and atomic weight [6.938; 6.997]. Salts of lithium are used in treating BIPOLAR DISORDER. Lithium-7,Lithium 7
D008297 Male Males
D008875 Middle Aged An adult aged 45 - 64 years. Middle Age
D001792 Blood Platelets Non-nucleated disk-shaped cells formed in the megakaryocyte and found in the blood of all mammals. They are mainly involved in blood coagulation. Platelets,Thrombocytes,Blood Platelet,Platelet,Platelet, Blood,Platelets, Blood,Thrombocyte
D002462 Cell Membrane The lipid- and protein-containing, selectively permeable membrane that surrounds the cytoplasm in prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. Plasma Membrane,Cytoplasmic Membrane,Cell Membranes,Cytoplasmic Membranes,Membrane, Cell,Membrane, Cytoplasmic,Membrane, Plasma,Membranes, Cell,Membranes, Cytoplasmic,Membranes, Plasma,Plasma Membranes
D005260 Female Females
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000328 Adult A person having attained full growth or maturity. Adults are of 19 through 44 years of age. For a person between 19 and 24 years of age, YOUNG ADULT is available. Adults
D000367 Age Factors Age as a constituent element or influence contributing to the production of a result. It may be applicable to the cause or the effect of a circumstance. It is used with human or animal concepts but should be differentiated from AGING, a physiological process, and TIME FACTORS which refers only to the passage of time. Age Reporting,Age Factor,Factor, Age,Factors, Age
D000368 Aged A person 65 years of age or older. For a person older than 79 years, AGED, 80 AND OVER is available. Elderly

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