Urinary excretion of the sulphate and glucuronide of 3-methoxy-4-hydroxyphenylethyleneglycol in a manic-depressive patient

Publisher Website
Google Scholar
Abstract
Synopsis: The sulphate and glucuronide conjugates of 4-OH-3-methoxyphenylethyleneglycol (MOPEG) and 4-OH-3-methoxymandelic acid (VMA) have been serially studied in the urine of a manic-depressive patient before and after a therapeutic response to lithium carbonate. Excretion of both conjugates correlates with changes in mood. Some reasons to suggest that the sulphate might be a more useful measure of brain activity are stated.