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Serotonin transporter binding of [123I]ADAM in bulimic women, their healthy twin sisters, and healthy women: a SPET study.
BMC psychiatry - 21 May 2007
Koskela Anu K, Keski-Rahkonen Anna, Sihvola Elina, Kauppinen Tomi, Kaprio Jaakko, Ahonen Aapo, Rissanen Aila
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BACKGROUND: Bulimia Nervosa (BN) is believed to be caused by an interaction of genetic and environmental factors. Previous studies support the existence of a bulimia-related endophenotype as well as disturbances in serotonin (5-HT) transmission. We studied serotonin transporter (SERT) binding in...
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