Table 4 Serum neuropeptides in TRS patients, CSS patients and HC.

From: Alterations of serum neuropeptide levels and their relationship to cognitive impairment and psychopathology in male patients with chronic schizophrenia

 

TRS(n = 29)

CSS(n = 48)

HC(n = 53)

F

p

α-MSH

3.61 ± 0.30

3.61 ± 0.33

3.34 ± 0.31

4.441

<0.001a

β-Endorphin

3.45 ± 0.28

3.53 ± 0.24

3.22 ± 0.24

8.504

<0.001a

Neurotensin

2.89 ± 0.15

2.92 ± 0.15

2.74 ± 0.15

10.584

<0.001a

Oxytocin

3.36 ± 0.27

3.41 ± 0.27

3.23 ± 0.29

3.093

<0.007a

Substance.P.

2.63 ± 0.35

2.69 ± 0.25

2.35 ± 0.27

8.398

<0.001a

  1. aF value controlled for age, smoking, BMI and education.
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