Journal article
The role of the serotonergic system in suicidal behavior
Abstract
Serotonin is a widely investigated neurotransmitter in several psychopathologies, including suicidal behavior (SB); however, its role extends to several physiological functions involving the nervous system, as well as the gastrointestinal and cardiovascular systems. This review summarizes recent research into ten serotonergic genes related to SB. These genes - TPH1, TPH2, SLC6A4, SLC18A2, HTR1A, HTR1B, HTR2A, DDC, MAOA, and MAOB - encode …
Authors
Sadkowski M; Dennis B; Clayden RC; ElSheikh W; Rangarajan S; DeJesus J; Samaan Z
Journal
Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment, Vol. 9, No. 0, pp. 1699–1716
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Publication Date
2013
DOI
10.2147/ndt.s50300
ISSN
1176-6328