Search for dissertations about: "HTR3B"

Found 1 swedish dissertation containing the word HTR3B.

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

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

   Abstract : 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. READ MORE