The feasibility of neuropsychological endophenotypes in the search for genes associated with bipolar affective disorder

2004259 citationsReview

Authors

David C. Glahn · The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

Carrie E. Bearden · University of California, Los Angeles

Tara A. Niendam · University of California, Los Angeles

Michael A Escamilla · The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

Abstract

Molecular genetic studies of BPD may benefit from the application of select neuropsychological measures as endophenotypic markers. The use of these markers, once defined, may improve power for detecting genes predisposing to BPD and may help to better define diagnostic criteria.

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Bipolar Disorder and Treatment Genetics and Neurodevelopmental Disorders Autism Spectrum Disorder Research

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Published in: Bipolar Disorders

Volume 6, Issue 3, pp. 171-182

DOI: 10.1111/j.1399-5618.2004.00113.x

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The feasibility of neuropsychological endophenotypes in the search for genes associated with bipolar affective disorder

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