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Adiponectin gene polymorphisms and posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms among female rape survivors: an exploratory study.
European journal of psychotraumatology - 1 Jan 2022
Vuong Eileen, Hemmings Sian Megan, Mhlongo Shibe, Chirwa Esnat, Lombard Carl, Peer Nasheeta, Abrahams Naeemah, Seedat Soraya
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Background: Rape is a common traumatic event which may result in the development of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), yet few studies have investigated risk biomarkers in sexually traumatised individuals. Adiponectin is a novel cytokine within inflammatory and cardiometabolic pathways with evidence of involvement in PTSD. Objective: This prospective exploratory study in a sample of female rape survivors...
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