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FKBP5 polymorphisms and hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis negative feedback in major depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Journal of psychiatric research - 1 Sept 2018
Ferrer Alex, Costas Javier, Labad Javier, Salvat-Pujol Neus, Segalàs Cinto, Urretavizcaya Mikel, Real Eva, de Arriba-Arnau Aida, Alonso Pino, Crespo José M, Barrachina Marta, Soriano-Mas Carles, Carracedo Ángel, Menchón José M, Soria Virginia
Abstract excerpt
Major depressive disorder (MDD) and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) have both been linked to abnormalities in the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis. Polymorphisms in the genes involved in HPA axis activity, such as FKBP5, and their interactions with childhood trauma have been associated with stress-related mental disorders. Our goal was to study the role of FKBP5 genetic variants in HPA axis negative...
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