open access

https://hdl.handle.net/2115/42650

About magnocellular functions in Schizophrenia

日本語

development

2008-03-31

国立精神・神経センター精神保健研究所

Journal of mental health

21

63-71

特集 発達と学習

Influences of magnocellular dysfunctions to visual perceptual formation processes for person with schizophrenia were discussed. It is suggested that negative symptoms of schizophrenia are associated with magnocellular dysfunctions. They may be responsible for perceptual experiences, feelings, and attention to various events in the daily lives of persons with schizophrenia. It is suggested furthermore that the high-risk state is associated with hyper functions of magnocellular pathway. They may indicate that the magnocellular dysfunction is a vulnerable index for schizophrenia. But dysfunctions of magnocelluar pathway are also indicated in autism, dyslexia and so on, so it is not intrinsic for schizophrenia. It is expected that the dysfunction is a probable index for high-risk state that will be common biological bases in visual perceptual formation processes for the developmental period. We may be able to use such an index for supporting of children with the covert high-risk state and their parents in their early lives.

学術雑誌論文

Accepted Manuscript

0915-065X

AN1007035X