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  • Title: Stability of low blood platelet monoamine oxidase activity in human alcoholics.
    Author: Sullivan JL, Stanfield CN, Maltbie AA, Hammett E, Cavenar JO.
    Journal: Biol Psychiatry; 1978 Jun; 13(3):391-7. PubMed ID: 667236.
    Abstract:
    There are now several studies in the literature which document low blood platelet monoamine oxidase (MAO) activity in alcoholics. However, these reports are in disagreement as to the stability of reduced enzyme activity over time. The present study provides evidence that reduced platelet MAO activity in alcoholics is a relatively stable phenomenon, independent of ethanol consumption and proximate factors of the illness which are associated with excessive ethanol consumption.
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