Sökning: "SLC6A4"

Hittade 2 avhandlingar innehållade ordet SLC6A4.

  1. 1. Influence of serotonin-related genes on behavior and body weight

    Författare :Jessica Bah Rösman; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Nyckelord :Serotonin; Genes; anorexia nervosa; premenstrual dysforia; body weight; suicide; polymorphism; HTR2C; SLC6A4; GATA2; HTR3B;

    Sammanfattning : Rationale: The neurotransmitter serotonin has been implicated in the regulation of normal behaviors, including food intake, and attributed importance for a variety of common psychiatric conditions, including major depression, suicidal behavior, eating disorders and premenstrual dysphoria. The purpose of these studies was to explore the possible influence of genetic variation in serotonin-related genes on a) body weight, b) binding capacity of the serotonin transporter in the brain of suicide attempters and c) a disorder for which numerous findings suggest serotonin to play a key role, i. LÄS MER

  3. 2. Genetic studies of depressive symptoms

    Författare :Mårten Jansson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Nyckelord :Depressive Symptoms; Twin; Heritability; Serotonin receptor 2A; Serotonin transporter; MAOA; MAOB; Thrombocyte MAO activity; Linkage Disequilibrium.;

    Sammanfattning : This thesis is focused on depressive symptoms particularly in late fife. Depressive symptoms are associated with serious negative outcomes a greater level of disability and with excess morbidity and mortality. LÄS MER