2016
FKBP5 polymorphisms, childhood abuse, and PTSD symptoms: Results from the National Health and Resilience in Veterans Study
Watkins LE, Han S, Harpaz-Rotem I, Mota NP, Southwick SM, Krystal JH, Gelernter J, Pietrzak RH. FKBP5 polymorphisms, childhood abuse, and PTSD symptoms: Results from the National Health and Resilience in Veterans Study. Psychoneuroendocrinology 2016, 69: 98-105. PMID: 27078785, DOI: 10.1016/j.psyneuen.2016.04.001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAdultAllelesChildChild AbuseGene-Environment InteractionGenetic Predisposition to DiseaseGenotypeHumansHypothalamo-Hypophyseal SystemLinkage DisequilibriumMalePituitary-Adrenal SystemPolymorphism, Single NucleotideRisk FactorsStress Disorders, Post-TraumaticSubstance-Related DisordersTacrolimus Binding ProteinsVeteransSynaptic plasticity and depression: new insights from stress and rapid-acting antidepressants
Duman RS, Aghajanian GK, Sanacora G, Krystal JH. Synaptic plasticity and depression: new insights from stress and rapid-acting antidepressants. Nature Medicine 2016, 22: 238-249. PMID: 26937618, PMCID: PMC5405628, DOI: 10.1038/nm.4050.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAntidepressive AgentsBrain-Derived Neurotrophic FactorCytokinesDepressive DisorderDiabetes MellitusExcitatory Amino Acid AntagonistsFemaleGlucocorticoidsHumansHypothalamo-Hypophyseal SystemInflammationKetamineMaleNeuronal PlasticityPituitary-Adrenal SystemSelective Serotonin Reuptake InhibitorsSex FactorsSignal TransductionStress, PsychologicalTime Factors
1994
Psychobiologic Research in Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Southwick S, Bremner D, Krystal J, Charney D. Psychobiologic Research in Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Psychiatric Clinics Of North America 1994, 17: 251-264. PMID: 7937357, DOI: 10.1016/s0193-953x(18)30112-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsArousalBrainCombat DisordersCombined Modality TherapyHumansHypothalamo-Hypophyseal SystemMental RecallNorepinephrinePsychotropic DrugsStress Disorders, Post-TraumaticSympathetic Nervous SystemConceptsNeurobiologic responsesCentral nervous system depressantsCentral catecholamine functionPeripheral nervous systemPost-traumatic stress disorderSymptoms of hyperarousalSevere psychological traumaCatecholamine functionOriginal insultNoradrenergic systemMultiple symptomsDevastating disorderEffective treatmentNervous systemPTSD patientsBiologic underpinningsStress-induced changesStress disorderPhysical healthBrain imagingBiologic responseDisordersPatientsPsychological disordersPTSD
1993
Enhanced suppression of cortisol following dexamethasone administration in posttraumatic stress disorder
Yehuda R, Southwick SM, Krystal JH, Bremner D, Charney DS, Mason JW. Enhanced suppression of cortisol following dexamethasone administration in posttraumatic stress disorder. American Journal Of Psychiatry 1993, 150: 83-86. PMID: 8417586, DOI: 10.1176/ajp.150.1.83.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultDepressive DisorderDexamethasoneDiagnosis, DifferentialHumansHydrocortisoneHypothalamo-Hypophyseal SystemMalePituitary-Adrenal SystemStress Disorders, Post-TraumaticConceptsPosttraumatic stress disorderDexamethasone administrationDexamethasone levelsLow-dose dexamethasone suppression testEnhanced negative feedback sensitivityStress disorderBaseline blood samplesDexamethasone suppression testNegative feedback sensitivityMale patientsHPA abnormalitiesSuppression testMajor depressionBlood samplesLow doseDiagnostic criteriaNormal subjectsPTSD patientsPatientsDexamethasoneCortisolGreater suppressionFeedback sensitivityEnhanced suppressionAdministration