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Tryptophan hydroxylase-1 gene variants associate with a group of suicidal borderline women.
Neuropsychopharmacology : official publication of the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology - 1 Sept 2006
Zaboli Ghazal, Gizatullin Rinat, Nilsonne Asa, Wilczek Alexander, Jönsson Erik G, Ahnemark Ewa, Asberg Marie, Leopardi Rosario
Abstract excerpt
Alterations in the serotonin (5-HT) system have been related to impulsive aggression and suicidal behavior, common features of the borderline personality disorder (BPD). Tryptophan hydroxylase (TPH) is the rate-limiting enzyme in 5-HT biosynthesis. Two isoforms are known, TPH-1 and TPH-2. TPH-1 has been correlated to various psychiatric and behavioral disorders by gene polymorphism association studies. We aimed...
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