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Association of NTRK3 and its interaction with NGF suggest an altered cross-regulation of the neurotrophin signaling pathway in eating disorders.
Human molecular genetics - 1 May 2008
Mercader Josep Maria, Saus Ester, Agüera Zaida, Bayés Mònica, Boni Claudette, Carreras Anna, Cellini Elena, de Cid Rafael, Dierssen Mara, Escaramís Geòrgia, Fernández-Aranda Fernando, Forcano Laura, Gallego Xavier, González Juan Ramón, Gorwood Philip, Hebebrand Johannes, Hinney Anke, Nacmias Benedetta, Puig Anna, Ribasés Marta, Ricca Valdo, Romo Lucia, Sorbi Sandro, Versini Audrey, Gratacòs Mònica, Estivill Xavier
Abstract excerpt
Eating disorders (EDs) are complex psychiatric diseases that include anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa, and have higher than 50% heritability. Previous studies have found association of BDNF and NTRK2 to ED, while animal models suggest that other neurotrophin genes might also be involved in ea...
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