Posted by notfred on February 23, 2007, at 9:25:42
In reply to Re: MAO-A elevated in major depression » notfred, posted by Larry Hoover on February 23, 2007, at 8:11:58
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> The proven efficacy of MAO inhibition is consistent with these findings, yes. But it is not explained by these findings.
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> Like any antidepressant class, MAO inhibitors take weeks to become effective, despite the fact that the enzyme inhibition is nearly instantaneous (literally, on contact). So, the MAO-mediated mechanism is secondary to something else. Something we don't yet grasp. MAOIs are still analogous to duct tape. They're "fixing" something that isn't really fixed at all.
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> LarCool thanks, that makes sence.
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