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Hypercatecholaminemia in Reye's syndrome.

B A Faraj, D B Caplan, S L Newman

    Pediatrics
    |April 1, 1984
    PubMed
    Summary

    Elevated catecholamines, including dopamine, norepinephrine, and epinephrine, were found in Reye's syndrome patients. These neurotransmitter increases correlate with coma severity and cerebral edema, suggesting a role in the disease's encephalopathy.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neuroscience
    • Biochemistry
    • Pediatric Medicine

    Background:

    • Reye's syndrome is a severe illness affecting the brain and liver, particularly in children.
    • The role of catecholamines in the neurological complications of Reye's syndrome remains unclear.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate plasma and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) concentrations of catecholamines in Reye's syndrome patients.
    • To determine the correlation between catecholamine levels and disease severity, including coma stage and cerebral edema.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized a specific and sensitive radioenzymatic assay for neurotransmitter analysis.
    • Measured plasma and CSF levels of dopamine, norepinephrine, and epinephrine in 14 Reye's syndrome patients.
    • Compared patient catecholamine levels with those of a control group without hepatic disorders.

    Main Results:

    • Significantly elevated plasma levels of dopamine, norepinephrine, and epinephrine were observed at the onset of Reye's syndrome.
    • Positive correlations were found between plasma catecholamine concentrations and the stage of coma upon admission.
    • CSF concentrations of dopamine, norepinephrine, and epinephrine were significantly increased during cerebral edema development.

    Conclusions:

    • Hypercatecholaminemia may play a contributing role in the encephalopathy associated with Reye's syndrome.
    • Elevated catecholamines are linked to increased coma severity and cerebral edema in Reye's syndrome patients.

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