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Neural circuits, neurotransmitters, and behavior : serotonin and temperament in bulimic syndromes.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  21107929     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Data-Review    
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In bulimia nervosa (BN), and in related binge-purge syndromes, factors affecting central serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine, 5-HT) function appear to contribute not only to appetitive dysregulation but also to temperamental and personality manifestations. Drawing upon findings from neurobiological, molecular-genetic, and brain-imaging studies, we present an integrative model of the role of 5-HT function in bulimic syndromes. At the core of our model is a consideration of the ways in which diverse hereditary and environmental influences impact the action of the 5-HT system. We believe that our model helps account for heterogeneous traits seen in the bulimic population, for disproportionate representation of individuals displaying pathological personality traits and exposure to severe environmental stressors, and for interindividual variations as to treatment response.
Authors:
Howard Steiger; Kenneth R Bruce; Patricia Groleau
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Current topics in behavioral neurosciences     Volume:  6     ISSN:  1866-3370     ISO Abbreviation:  Curr Top Behav Neurosci     Publication Date:  2011  
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-01-18     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  101535383     Medline TA:  Curr Top Behav Neurosci     Country:  Germany    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  125-38     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Eating Disorders Program, Douglas University Institute, 6875 LaSalle Blvd, Montreal (Verdun), QC, Canada, H4H 1R3, stehow@douglas.mcgill.ca.
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