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Molecular-genetic correlates of self-harming behaviors in eating-disordered women: findings from a combined Canadian-German sample.
Progress in neuro-psychopharmacology & biological psychiatry - 15 Jan 2011
Steiger Howard, Fichter Manfred, Bruce Kenneth R, Joober Ridha, Badawi Ghislaine, Richardson Jodie, Groleau Patricia, Ramos Cinthia, Israel Mimi, Bondy Brigitta, Quadflieg Norbert, Bachetzky Nadine
Abstract excerpt
Across populations, findings suggest that rates of self-mutilation, suicidal acts, and other self-harming behaviors (SHBs) may be influenced by polymorphisms that code for activity of the serotonin transporter (e.g., 5HTTLPR) and the enzyme, monoamine oxidase A (e.g., MAOAuVNTR). SHBs being common in patients with Eating Disorders (EDs), we evaluated (in a large sample of eating-disordered women) relationships...
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