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Nitric oxide pathway genes (NOS1AP and NOS1) are involved in PTSD severity, depression, anxiety, stress and resilience.
Gene - 20 Aug 2017
Bruenig Dagmar, Morris Charles P, Mehta Divya, Harvey Wendy, Lawford Bruce, Young Ross McD, Voisey Joanne
Abstract excerpt
The nitric oxide pathway in the hippocampus is involved in the biological stress response with detrimental consequences to cells and HPA axis feedback. Hippocampal atrophy and HPA axis feedback dysfunction are associated with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This study systematically investigates two genes of the nitric oxide pathway NOS1AP and NOS1 for a potential involvement in PTSD, comorbidities and...
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