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Candidate-gene approach in posttraumatic stress disorder after urban violence: association analysis of the genes encoding serotonin transporter, dopamine transporter, and BDNF.
Journal of molecular neuroscience : MN - 1 May 2011
Valente Nina Leão Marques, Vallada Homero, Cordeiro Quirino, Miguita Karen, Bressan Rodrigo Affonseca, Andreoli Sergio Baxter, Mari Jair Jesus, Mello Marcelo Feijó
Abstract excerpt
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a prevalent, disabling anxiety disorder marked by behavioral and physiologic alterations which commonly follows a chronic course. Exposure to a traumatic event constitutes a necessary, but not sufficient, factor. There is evidence from twin studies supporti...
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