TPH and suicidal behavior: a study in suicide completers.

Authors :: Turecki, G.
Zhu, Z.
Tzenova, J.
Lesage, A.
Séguin, M.
Tousignant, M.
Chawky, N.
Vanier, C.
Lipp, O.
Alda, M.
Joober, R.
Benkelfat, C.
Rouleau, G.A.
Source :: Molecular Psychiatry. 2001, Vol. 6 Issue 1, p98. 5p.
Publication Year :: 2001
Abstract: Investigates the link between tryptophan hydroxylase (TPH) and suicide completion. Association between the gene that codes TPH and suicidal behavior; Genotyping of a sample of suicide completers; Public-health problem of suicidal behavior; Evidence that subjects with suicidal behavior have reduced serotonergic neuro-transmission.