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Polygenic risk scores in bipolar disorder subgroups.
Journal of affective disorders - 1 Sept 2015
Aminoff Sofie Ragnhild, Tesli Martin, Bettella Francesco, Aas Monica, Lagerberg Trine Vik, Djurovic Srdjan, Andreassen Ole A, Melle Ingrid
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Bipolar disorder (BD) is a genetically and clinically heterogeneous disorder. Current classifications of BD rely on clinical presentations without any validating biomarkers, making homogenous and valid subtypes warranted. This study aims at investigating whether a BD polygenic risk score (PGRS) can validate BD subtypes including diagnostic sub-categories (BD-I versus BD-II), patients with and without...
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