The endocrine stress response is linked to one specific locus on chromosome 3 in a mouse model based on extremes in trait anxiety

The endocrine stress response is linked to one specific locus on chromosome 3 in a mouse model based on extremes in trait anxiety

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis is essential to control physiological stress responses in mammals. Its dysfunction is related to several mental disorders, including anxiety and depression. The aim of this study was to i...

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Main Authors: Gonik Mariya, Frank Elisabeth, Keßler Melanie S, Czamara Darina, Bunck Mirjam, Yen Yi-Chun, Pütz Benno, Holsboer Florian, Bettecken Thomas, Landgraf Rainer, Müller-Myhsok Bertram, Touma Chadi, Czibere Ludwig
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-10-01
Series:BMC Genomics
Subjects:
F2
Corticosterone
Stress response
HPA axis
QTL
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2164/13/579

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