Article
An association between genetic variation in the glutamatergic system and suicide attempts in alcohol-dependent individuals.
The American journal on addictions - 1 Sept 2017
Fudalej Sylwia, Klimkiewicz Anna, Mach Anna, Jakubczyk Andrzej, Fudalej Marcin, Wasilewska Krystyna, Podgórska Anna, Krajewski Paweł, Płoski Rafał, Wojnar Marcin
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Pathological alterations of glutamatergic systems were observed in neurodegenerative and psychiatric disorders. There is some evidence that this system may be involved in the genetic vulnerability to suicide. The aim of the present study was to analyze possible relationship between the GRIN2B polymorphism and suicidal behavior. We hypothesized that this genetic factor may be associated...
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