Naslov
Geneti c explanati on of Borderline personality disorder

Autori
Filipović-Grčić, Luka

Izvornik
Gyrus (2459-5233) 3 (2015); 125-128

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, pregledni rad, ostalo

Ključne riječi
BDNF, BPD, Child abuse, Genes, Neuroanatomy, Serotonine

Sažetak
In this article attention is drawn to the causes of BPD (Borderline personality disorder). It is becoming a frequent disease, indeed, almost 2% of the general population suffers from it. Often called „Emotional instability“, the key trait of BPD is instability in areas such as relationships, behavior, mood and self image. People with BPD were once maligned by the clinicians as difficult or attention seeking, but recent research in brain anatomy, neurobiology and genetics has offered a more comprehensive look on the causes of this disorder. Sveral theories about the etiology of BPD have emerged over time: Genetic theory, Neurotransmitter and hormone theory, Neuroanatomical theory and Environmental theory. It appears that genes are in many ways linked to every specific theory and thus may help in building a more consistant picture of BPD genesis. It is also likely that genetic predisposition is the most important factor in developing BPD. However it is not an independent factor, as it requires environmental influence to develop BPD.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Temeljne medicinske znanosti, Kliničke medicinske znanosti, Biotehnologija u biomedicini (prirodno područje, biomedicina i zdravstvo, biotehničko područje)

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