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[Implication of genes of the serotonergic system on vulnerability to suicidal behavior].
Journal of psychiatry & neuroscience : JPN - 1 Sept 2004
Courtet Philippe, Jollant Fabrice, Castelnau Didier, Astruc Bernard, Buresi Catherine, Malafosse Alain
Abstract excerpt
There are many risk factors associated with vulnerability to suicidal behaviour, and the results of family studies, twin studies and adoption studies suggest that they include a genetic predisposition. Moreover, this gentic susceptibility may be specific and independent of the genetic susceptibility to psychiatric disorders associated with suicidal behaviour (e.g., bipolar disorders, schizophrenia, alcoholism)....
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