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Suicide : Gene-Environment Interaction  

Kim, Yong-Ku (Department of Psychiatry, College of Medicine, Korea University)
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Korean Journal of Biological Psychiatry / v.17, no.2, 2010 , pp. 65-69 More about this Journal
Abstract
Gene-environment interactions are important in pathogenesis of suicide or suicidal behavior. Twin and adoption studies and family studies show that genetic factors play a critical role in suicide or suicidal behavior. Given the strong association between serotonergic neurotransmission and suicide, recent molecular genetic studies have focused on polymorphisms of serotonin genes, especially on serotonin transporter and tryptophan hydroxylase genes. Some studies have revealed a significant interaction between s allele of the serotonin transporter gene and the risk of suicide attempt associated with childhood trauma. In addition, the polymorphism of brain-derived neurotrophic factor gene also may influence the effect of childhood trauma in relation to the risk of attempting suicide. Future studies should explore genetic and environmental factors in suicide or suicidal behavior and examine for gene and environment interaction.
Keywords
Suicide; Gene; Environment; Serotonin; BDNF;
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