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Abstract
Alterations in a number of neurobiological systems have been associated with suicidal behavior including the serotonergic and noradrenergic systems and the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis. Altered functioning of these systems may stem from both genetic and developmental causes. Adversity in early-life has developmental consequences on these systems that persist into adulthood. Genetic differences may also contribute to alterations in functioning of neurobiological systems. Moreover, the interaction of early-life experiences of adversity and genetic vulnerability is increasingly thought to play a role, including via epigenetic mechanisms. (c) 2010 Elsevier Masson SAS. All rights reserved.Entities:
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Year: 2010 PMID: 20451357 PMCID: PMC2896004 DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpsy.2010.01.009
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Eur Psychiatry ISSN: 0924-9338 Impact factor: 5.361