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Impact of HSD11B1 polymorphisms on BMI and components of the metabolic syndrome in patients receiving psychotropic treatments.
Pharmacogenetics and genomics - 1 May 2015
Quteineh Lina, Vandenberghe Frederik, Saigi Morgui Nuria, Delacrétaz Aurélie, Choong Eva, Gholam-Rezaee Mehdi, Magistretti Pierre, Bondolfi Guido, Von Gunten Armin, Preisig Martin, Castelao Enrique, Vollenweider Peter, Waeber Gerard, Bochud Murielle, Kutalik Zoltán, Conus Philippe, Eap Chin B
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BACKGROUND: Metabolic syndrome (MetS) associated with psychiatric disorders and psychotropic treatments represents a major health issue. 11β-Hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 (11β-HSD1) is an enzyme that catalyzes tissue regeneration of active cortisol from cortisone. Elevated enzymatic activity of 11β-HSD1 may lead to the development of MetS. METHODS: We investigated the association between seven HSD11B1 gene...
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