Association between 5-hydroxytryptamine 1A receptor gene polymorphism and suicidal behavior.

Abstract excerpt

Suicidal behavior is highly correlated with many emotional disturbances and some psychiatric disorders. The biogenic amine, serotonin, is one of the most important neurotransmitter in the central nervous system believed to play a huge role in pathogenesis of some kind of mental disorders. Drugs targeting serotonin receptors like serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are useful in the present therapy of anxiety...

Topics

Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.

• Share to Brain Chemistry
• Share to Depressive Disorder, Major