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Genetics and pathophysiology of affective disorders: relationship to fibromyalgia.
Zeitschrift fur Rheumatologie - 1 Jan 1998
Ackenheil M
Abstract excerpt
Depression and fibromyalgia (FM) share common symptoms, indicating a close relationship between both disorders. FM patients frequently present symptoms of major depression. Genetic epidemiological studies show that genetic transmission is one important component. Molecular genetic studies are on the way; the serotonin transporter promoter gene seems to be associated with neurotic anxiety and FM. Biochemical...
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