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Association of FKBP5 polymorphisms and childhood abuse with risk of posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms in adults.
JAMA - 19 Mar 2008
Binder Elisabeth B, Bradley Rebekah G, Liu Wei, Epstein Michael P, Deveau Todd C, Mercer Kristina B, Tang Yilang, Gillespie Charles F, Heim Christine M, Nemeroff Charles B, Schwartz Ann C, Cubells Joseph F, Ressler Kerry J
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CONTEXT: In addition to trauma exposure, other factors contribute to risk for development of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in adulthood. Both genetic and environmental factors are contributory, with child abuse providing significant risk liability. OBJECTIVE: To increase understanding of genetic and environmental risk factors as well as their interaction in the development of PTSD by gene x environment...
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