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It is thought that suicidal ideation is caused by decreased expression of serotonin transporter gene, studies have shown that there is decreased expression of 5 HTT(SLC6A4 gene) in | It is thought that [[suicidal]] ideation is caused by decreased expression of serotonin transporter gene, studies have shown that there is decreased expression of 5 HTT(SLC6A4 gene) in [[Prefrontal cortex|prefronta]]<nowiki/>l and [[Cortical T ALL|cortical]] region. [[MAO-A|MAO]] and [[MAOB]] have also been implicated. | ||
==Pathophysiology== | ==Pathophysiology== | ||
Decreased cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) serotonin levels and serotonin receptor dysfunction are strong risk factors for suicide attempt and completion. Dysfunction in central serotonin systems is associated with a lowered threshold for self-directed and externally directed aggressive behavior. In 1976, As berg et al reported a bi-modal distribution of serotonin metabolites (5-HIAA) in the CSF of depressed patients.In this study, significantly more of the depressed patients in the "low" CSF 5-HIAA group had attempted suicide compared to the "high" CSF group. A five-year follow-up study of depressed patients concluded that patients who attempted suicide before the index admission and who reattempted suicide during the follow-up had significantly lower CSF levels of 5-HIAA.To date, more than 20 studies have reported low concentrations of CSF 5-HIAA in suicide attempters with a broad range of diagnoses, making this one of the strongest findings in biological psychiatry. The absolute reduction in the concentration of CSF 5-HIAA appears to correlate well with lethality, increased planning, and medical damage of the suicide attempt.The pharmacotherapy of suicidal patients often aims at increasing serotonin availability in the brain stem. | Decreased cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) [[serotonin]] levels and serotonin receptor dysfunction are strong risk factors for [[suicide attempt]] and completion. Dysfunction in central [[serotonin]] systems is associated with a lowered threshold for self-directed and externally directed aggressive behavior. In 1976, As berg et al reported a bi-modal distribution of serotonin metabolites (5-HIAA) in the CSF of [[Depressed mood|depressed]] patients.In this study, significantly more of the [[Depressed mood|depressed]] patients in the "low" CSF 5-HIAA group had attempted [[suicide]] compared to the "high" CSF group. A five-year follow-up study of depressed patients concluded that patients who attempted suicide before the index admission and who reattempted suicide during the follow-up had significantly lower CSF levels of 5-HIAA.To date, more than 20 studies have reported low concentrations of CSF 5-HIAA in suicide attempters with a broad range of diagnoses, making this one of the strongest findings in biological [[psychiatry]]. The absolute reduction in the concentration of CSF 5-HIAA appears to correlate well with lethality, increased planning, and medical damage of the suicide attempt.The [[pharmacotherapy]] of suicidal patients often aims at increasing serotonin availability in the brain stem. | ||
==Genetics== | ==Genetics== | ||
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==Associated Conditions== | ==Associated Conditions== | ||
The following conditions are associated with increased risk of suicidal ideation: | The following conditions are associated with increased risk of [[suicidal]] ideation: | ||
**Major depressive disorder | **[[Major depressive disorder|Major depressive disorde]]<nowiki/>r | ||
**Bipolar disorder | **[[Bipolar disorder]] | ||
**Schizophrenia | **[[Schizophrenia]] | ||
**Post traumatic stress disorder | **[[Post traumatic stress disorder]] | ||
**Anxiety | **[[Anxiety]] | ||
**Personality disorders | **[[Personality disorders]] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Vindhya BellamKonda, M.B.B.S [2]
Overview
It is thought that suicidal ideation is caused by decreased expression of serotonin transporter gene, studies have shown that there is decreased expression of 5 HTT(SLC6A4 gene) in prefrontal and cortical region. MAO and MAOB have also been implicated.
Pathophysiology
Decreased cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) serotonin levels and serotonin receptor dysfunction are strong risk factors for suicide attempt and completion. Dysfunction in central serotonin systems is associated with a lowered threshold for self-directed and externally directed aggressive behavior. In 1976, As berg et al reported a bi-modal distribution of serotonin metabolites (5-HIAA) in the CSF of depressed patients.In this study, significantly more of the depressed patients in the "low" CSF 5-HIAA group had attempted suicide compared to the "high" CSF group. A five-year follow-up study of depressed patients concluded that patients who attempted suicide before the index admission and who reattempted suicide during the follow-up had significantly lower CSF levels of 5-HIAA.To date, more than 20 studies have reported low concentrations of CSF 5-HIAA in suicide attempters with a broad range of diagnoses, making this one of the strongest findings in biological psychiatry. The absolute reduction in the concentration of CSF 5-HIAA appears to correlate well with lethality, increased planning, and medical damage of the suicide attempt.The pharmacotherapy of suicidal patients often aims at increasing serotonin availability in the brain stem.
Genetics
- [Disease name] is transmitted in [mode of genetic transmission] pattern.
- Genes involved in the pathogenesis of [disease name] include [gene1], [gene2], and [gene3].
- The development of [disease name] is the result of multiple genetic mutations.
Associated Conditions
The following conditions are associated with increased risk of suicidal ideation: