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Interaction of FKBP5 with childhood adversity on risk for post-traumatic stress disorder.
Neuropsychopharmacology : official publication of the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology - 1 Jul 2010
Xie Pingxing, Kranzler Henry R, Poling James, Stein Murray B, Anton Raymond F, Farrer Lindsay A, Gelernter Joel
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FKBP5 regulates the cortisol-binding affinity and nuclear translocation of the glucocorticoid receptor. Polymorphisms at the FKBP5 locus have been associated with increased recurrence risk of depressive episodes and rapid response to antidepressant treatment. A recent study showed that FKBP5 genotypes moderated the risk of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms associated with childhood maltreatment. One...
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