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Methylation Patterns of the FKBP5 Gene in Association with Childhood Maltreatment and Depressive Disorders.
International journal of molecular sciences - 25 Jan 2024
Großmann Nora L, Weihs Antoine, Kühn Luise, Sauer Susann, Röh Simone, Wiechmann Tobias, Rex-Haffner Monika, Völzke Henry, Völker Uwe, Binder Elisabeth B, Teumer Alexander, Homuth Georg, Klinger-König Johanna, Grabe Hans J
Abstract excerpt
Childhood maltreatment is an important risk factor for adult depression and has been associated with changes in the hypothalamic pituitary adrenal (HPA) axis, including cortisol secretion and methylation of the FKBP5 gene. Furthermore, associations between depression and HPA changes have been reported. This study investigated the associations of whole-blood FKBP5 mRNA levels, serum cortisol levels, childhood...
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