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Regulation of Catecholamine Biosynthesis: Tyrosine Hydroxylase and Dihydropteridine Reductase

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It is generally accepted that catecholamines have an important role in the regulation of several brain functions, and there is increasing evidence that they may be involved in the development of certain affective disorders. Most of the agents used in the treatment for depression and mania are known to affect either the synthesis, storage, and release of catecholamines or the central adrenergic receptors. These brief considerations are sufficient to justify an examination of the enzymes that are considered important for the regulation of catecholamine biosynthesis.

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Musacchio, J.M. (1971). Regulation of Catecholamine Biosynthesis: Tyrosine Hydroxylase and Dihydropteridine Reductase. In: Ho, B.T., McIsaac, W.M. (eds) Brain Chemistry and Mental Disease. Advances in Behavioral Biology, vol 1. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4684-3057-8_3

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