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The novel brain-specific tryptophan hydroxylase-2 gene in panic disorder.
Journal of psychopharmacology (Oxford, England) - 1 Jul 2006
Mössner Rainald, Freitag Christine M, Gutknecht Lise, Reif Andreas, Tauber Ralf, Franke Petra, Fritze Jürgen, Wagner Gerd, Peikert Gregor, Wenda Berit, Sand Philipp, Rietschel Marcella, Garritsen Henk, Jacob Christian, Lesch K Peter, Deckert Jürgen
Abstract excerpt
Panic disorder is a common psychiatric disorder characterized by recurrent anxiety attacks and anticipatory anxiety. Due to the severity of the symptoms of the panic attacks and the frequent additional occurrence of agoraphobia, panic disorder is an often debilitating disease. Elevation of central serotonin levels by drugs such as clomipramine represents one of the most effective treatment options for panic...
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