Abstract
This study is the first to show a relationship between in-vivo brain gamma-amino butyric acid (GABA) levels and auditory inhibitory electrophysiological measures in schizophrenia. Results revealed a strong association between GABA levels and gating of the theta-alpha and beta activities in schizophrenia.
Publication types
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Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
MeSH terms
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Acoustic Stimulation
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Adult
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Brain / metabolism*
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Brain / physiopathology*
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Brain Mapping
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Electroencephalography
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Female
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Humans
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Inhibition, Psychological
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Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Schizophrenia / pathology*
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Theta Rhythm / physiology*
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gamma-Aminobutyric Acid / metabolism*