Epigenetic modulation of glucocorticoid receptors in posttraumatic stress disorder: examining child vs. adult trauma
PTSD is a devastating disorder that affects 7-12% of individuals who experience a traumatic event in their lives. Individuals suffering from the disorder show a dysfunctional HPA axis with decreased basal cortisol release and increased glucocorticoid receptor sensitivity. Recently, epigenetic studie...
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McGill University
2011
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| Online Access: | http://digitool.Library.McGill.CA:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=104876 |