Genetic determinants of antipsychotic-induced weight gain [electronic resource] / Gavin P. Reynolds.
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FilmSeries: Henry Stewart talksBiomedical & life sciences collection. Psychopharmacogenetics : genetic factors influencing the kinetics and dynamics of psychotropic drugs: Publisher: London : Henry Stewart Talks, 2007Description: 1 online resource (1 streaming video file (28 min.) : color, sound)Other title: Genetic determinantsSubject(s): Pharmacogenetics | Psychopharmacology | Psychotropic DrugsOnline resources: Click here to access online | Series Animated audio-visual presentation with synchronized narration.
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Contents: Antipsychotic drugs: limitations and side effects -- Drug-induced weight gain -- Severity and consequences -- Receptor mechanisms -- Role of 5-HT2C receptor -- Pharmacogenetics of antipsychotic weight gain: 5-HT2C promoter polymorphism -- Functional mechanism of polymorphism -- Role of leptin and leptin-promoter polymorphism -- Role of genetic testing -- Future directions.
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