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5-HT2AR and BDNF gene variants in eating disorders susceptibility.
American journal of medical genetics. Part B, Neuropsychiatric genetics : the official publication of the International Society of Psychiatric Genetics - 1 Apr 2020
Ceccarini M Rachele, Tasegian Anna, Franzago Marica, Patria F Filomena, Albi Elisabetta, Codini Michela, Conte Carmela, Bertelli Matteo, Dalla Ragione Laura, Stuppia Liborio, Beccari Tommaso
Abstract excerpt
Evidence from family and twin studies points to a genetic contribution to the etiology of eating disorders (EDs), confirmed by the association of several single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) with this group of disorders. Previous reports have suggested that the serotonin receptor (5-HT2AR) and brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) genes could be both involved in EDs susceptibility. In order to provide...
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