196G/A of the Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor Gene Polymorphisms Predicts Suicidal Behavior in Schizophrenia Patients.

Conclusion: Our results suggest that it is possible to use BDNF gene allele and genotype as a predictor for suicide attempt in schizophrenia patients. It can help manage the schizophrenia patients regarding suicidal behavior and furthermore, mortality. PMID: 29898578 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29898578?dopt=Abstract

Source: Psychiatry Investigation - June 15, 2018 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Psychiatry Investig Source Type: research