Changes in blood tryptophan level during sleep deprivation.
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Abstract
Prolonged sleep deprivation elicits a significant elevation of the plasma level of free tryptophan which appears to be involved in increased excretion of 5-HIAA during this state through enhanced 5-HT synthesis.
External References
- PubMed ID:
- 971736
- DOI:
- 10.1007/BF01927577
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