Article
Investigation of completed suicide and genes involved in cholesterol metabolism.
Journal of affective disorders - 1 Apr 2004
Lalovic Aleksandra, Sequeira Adolfo, DeGuzman Rosherrie, Chawky Nadia, Lesage Alain, Seguin Monique, Turecki Gustavo
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Several lines of evidence support the association between low or lowered levels of serum total cholesterol and suicide. Genetic epidemiological studies suggest that genes predispose to suicide. Given that genes control many aspects of cholesterol biosynthesis and metabolism, one appro...
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