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Effects of genetically predicted posttraumatic stress disorder on autoimmune phenotypes.
Translational psychiatry - 1 Apr 2024
Maihofer Adam X, Ratanatharathorn Andrew, Hemmings Sian M J, Costenbader Karen H, Michopoulos Vasiliki, Polimanti Renato, Rothbaum Alex O, Seedat Soraya, Mikita Elizabeth A, Smith Alicia K, Salem Rany M, Shaffer Richard A, Wu Tianying, Sebat Jonathan, Ressler Kerry J, Stein Murray B, Koenen Karestan C, Wolf Erika J, Sumner Jennifer A, Nievergelt Caroline M
Abstract excerpt
Observational studies suggest that posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) increases risk for various autoimmune diseases. Insights into shared biology and causal relationships between these diseases may inform intervention approaches to PTSD and co-morbid autoimmune conditions. We investigated the shared genetic contributions and causal relationships between PTSD, 18 autoimmune diseases, and 3 immune/inflammatory...
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