Association between Ghrelin gene (GHRL) polymorphisms and clinical response to atypical antipsychotic drugs in Han Chinese schizophrenia patients

Association between Ghrelin gene (GHRL) polymorphisms and clinical response to atypical antipsychotic drugs in Han Chinese schizophrenia patients

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Ghrelin (<it>GHRL</it>) is a pivotal peptide regulator of food intake, energy balance, and body mass. Weight gain (WG) is a common side effect of the atypical antipsychotics (AAPs) used to treat schizophrenia (SZ). Ghreli...

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Main Authors: Yang Yongfeng, Li Wenqiang, Zhao Jingyuan, Zhang Hongxing, Song Xueqin, Xiao Bo, Yang Ge, Jiang Chengdi, Zhang Dai, Yue Weihua, Lv Luxian
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-02-01
Series:Behavioral and Brain Functions
Subjects:
Schizophrenia
Ghrelin (<it>GHRL</it>)
Polymorphrism
Body mass index (BMI)
Atypical antipsychotics
Therapeutic effects
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