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A genome-wide study of panic disorder suggests the amiloride-sensitive cation channel 1 as a candidate gene.
European journal of human genetics : EJHG - 1 Jan 2012
Gregersen Noomi, Dahl Hans A, Buttenschøn Henriette N, Nyegaard Mette, Hedemand Anne, Als Thomas D, Wang August G, Joensen Sofus, Woldbye David Pd, Koefoed Pernille, Kristensen Ann S, Kruse Torben A, Børglum Anders D, Mors Ole
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Panic disorder (PD) is a mental disorder with recurrent panic attacks that occur spontaneously and are not associated to any particular object or situation. There is no consensus on what causes PD. However, it is recognized that PD is influenced by environmental factors, as well as genetic factors. Despite a significant hereditary component, genetic studies have only been modestly successful in identifying genes...
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