Am J Psychiatry 1976; 133:1191-1193
Copyright © 1976 by American Psychiatric Association
Platelet monoamine oxidase activity in schizophrenia
HL White, MN McLeod and JR Davidson
The activity of platelet monoamine oxidase in 12 chronic schizophrenic
patients was not significantly different from that in a matched group of
normal individuals. The authors emphasize the importance of simultaneous
processing of control and patient blood samples and the use of carefully
controlled techniques, since relatively minor changes in procedure can
markedly influence platelet yield and leucocyte contamination.