Human platelet sulfotransferase shows seasonal rhythms

Chronobiol Int. 1995 Apr;12(2):100-5. doi: 10.3109/07420529509064505.

Abstract

Our study aimed to investigate the possible presence of seasonal changes in platelet phenolsulfotransferase (ST) in a group of 20 healthy, drug-free subjects of both sexes between 24 and 37 years of age. Blood samples were taken four times a year in the period immediately following the equinoxes and the solstices. The results showed that both Sts underwent seasonal changes: the lowest values were found in autumn and in winter, and the highest in the summer. A positive correlation between the two STs and the length of the photoperiod was observed in winter whereas in the spring we detected a negative correlation between the TL ST and the photoperiod length. Future studies should clarify whether platelet ST of patients with mood disorders shows a similar seasonality.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Arylsulfotransferase / blood*
  • Blood Platelets / enzymology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Mood Disorders / blood
  • Mood Disorders / enzymology
  • Periodicity*
  • Psychiatric Status Rating Scales
  • Reference Values
  • Seasonal Affective Disorder / blood
  • Seasonal Affective Disorder / enzymology
  • Seasons

Substances

  • Arylsulfotransferase