NeuroImage : Clinical | 2021
Disrupted relationship between blood glucose and brain dopamine D2/3 receptor binding in patients with first-episode schizophrenia
Abstract
Highlights • Disturbed glycemic control is an intrinsic feature of schizophrenia.• The neurotransmitter dopamine has a key role in regulating glucose homeostasis.• We studied brain dopamine and blood glucose levels in first episode psychosis.• The relationship between glucose and brain dopamine is altered in schizophrenia.