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Prominent genetic variants and epigenetic changes in post-traumatic stress disorder among combat veterans.
Molecular biology reports - 23 Feb 2024
Baghaei Ahmadali, Zoshk Mojtaba Yousefi, Hosseini Mohsen, Fasihi Hossein, Nassireslami Ehsan, Shayesteh Sevda, Laripour Reza, Amoli Aynaz Eslami, Heidari Reza, Chamanara Mohsen
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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is one of the most widespread and disabling psychiatric disorders among combat veterans. Substantial interindividual variability in susceptibility to PTSD suggests the presence of different risk factors for this disorder. Twin and family studies confirm genetic factors as important risk factors for PTSD. In addition to genetic factors, epigenetic factors, especially DNA...
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