Article
[Molecular genetics of mood disorders].
Nihon shinkei seishin yakurigaku zasshi = Japanese journal of psychopharmacology - 1 Oct 2002
Ikeda Masashi, Kitajima Tsuyoshi, Iwata Nakao, Ozaki Norio
Abstract excerpt
Mood disorders are common diseases and cause a big burden on society, including suicide. Because there are many treatment resistant cases in mood disorders, it is very important to elucidate the pathophysiology of this condition to establish its prevention and its treatment. Genetic epidemiological studies have shown that genetic factors have an important role in the pathophysiology of mood disorders; therefore...
Topics
- Drug Design
- Genetic Linkage
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
- Humans
- Mood Disorders
- Neurotransmitter Agents
- Pharmacogenetics