Adiponectin gene polymorphisms and posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms among female rape survivors: an exploratory study

Background: Rape is a common traumatic event which may result in the development of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), yet few studies have investigated risk biomarkers in sexually traumatised individuals. Adiponectin is a novel cytokine within inflammatory and cardiometabolic pathways with evide...

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Main Authors: Eileen Vuong, Sian Megan Hemmings, Shibe Mhlongo, Esnat Chirwa, Carl Lombard, Nasheeta Peer, Naeemah Abrahams, Soraya Seedat
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2022-12-01
Series:European Journal of Psychotraumatology
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/20008066.2022.2107820