The 5HTTLPR polymorphism, prior maltreatment and dramatic--erratic personality manifestations in women with bulimic syndromes

Authors :: Steiger, Howard
Richardson, Jodie
Joober, Ridha
Gauvin, Lise
Israel, Mimi
Bruce, Kenneth R.
Kin, Ng Ying
Howard, Heidi
Young, Simon N.
Source :: Journal of Psychiatry and Neuroscience. Sept, 2007, Vol. 32 Issue 5, p354, 9 p.
Publication Year :: 2007
Abstract: Background: Low-function alleles of the serotonin transporter promoter polymorphism (5HTTLPR) have been linked to various psychopathological entities, especially in individuals exposed to prior stressors. In women with bulimic syndromes, we [...]

Subjects :: Genetic polymorphisms -- Health aspects
Genetic polymorphisms -- Psychological aspects
Bulimia -- Genetic aspects
Bulimia -- Psychological aspects
Serotonin -- Receptors
Serotonin -- Genetic aspects

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