Genetic contributions to the etiology of anorexia nervosa: New perspectives in molecular diagnosis and treatment

Abstract Background Anorexia nervosa is a multifactorial eating disorder that manifests with self‐starvation, extreme anxiety, hyperactivity, and amenorrhea. Long‐term effects include organ failure, disability, and in extreme cases, even death. Methods Through a literature search, here we summarize...

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Main Authors: Stefano Paolacci, Aysha Karim Kiani, Elena Manara, Tommaso Beccari, Maria Rachele Ceccarini, Liborio Stuppia, Pietro Chiurazzi, Laura Dalla Ragione, Matteo Bertelli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2020-07-01
Series:Molecular Genetics & Genomic Medicine
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/mgg3.1244