Article
The genetics of panic disorder.
Journal of medical genetics - 1 Jun 2011
Schumacher Johannes, Kristensen Ann Suhl, Wendland Jens R, Nöthen Markus M, Mors Ole, McMahon Francis J
Abstract excerpt
Panic disorder (PD) is one of the most common anxiety disorders, with a prevalence of 3.4-4.7%. Although PD seems to have no known cause, and its underlying aetiology is not well understood, studies have consistently shown that genetic factors explain about half of the variance. It is likely that most cases of PD have a complex genetic basis. Existing data suggest, however, that the genetic architecture...
Topics
- Age of Onset
- Amygdala
- Comorbidity
- Female
- Genetic Association Studies
- Genetic Linkage
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
- Genome-Wide Association Study
- Genotype
- Humans
- Male
- Panic Disorder
- Phenotype
- Prevalence
- Psychotic Disorders
- Quantitative Trait, Heritable
- Respiratory Hypersensitivity
- Risk Factors