Abstract
The daytime and nighttime levels of 6-sulphatoxy melatonin, a metabolite of melatonin, were measured in eight melancholic patients. Three patients did not show a marked nocturnal increase in 6-sulphatoxy melatonin excretion. The author discusses the relationship between melatonin and melancholia.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Depressive Disorder / diagnosis
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Depressive Disorder / psychology
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Depressive Disorder / urine*
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Dexamethasone
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Female
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Humans
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Hydrocortisone / blood
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Male
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Melatonin / analogs & derivatives*
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Melatonin / metabolism
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Melatonin / urine
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Middle Aged
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Psychiatric Status Rating Scales
Substances
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Dexamethasone
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Melatonin
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6-hydroxymelatonin
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Hydrocortisone