Stefano Paolacci, Aysha Karim Kiani, Elena Manara, Tommaso Beccari, Maria Rachele Ceccarini, Liborio Stuppia, Pietro Chiurazzi, Laura Dalla Ragione, Matteo Bertelli
BACKGROUND: Anorexia nervosa is a multifactorial eating disorder that manifests with self-starvation, extreme anxiety, hyperactivity, and amenorrhea. Long-term effects include organ failure, disability, and in extreme cases, even death. METHODS: Through a literature search, here we summarize what is known about the molecular etiology of anorexia nervosa and propose genetic testing for this condition. RESULTS: Anorexia nervosa often has a familial background and shows strong heritability...
May 5, 2020: Molecular Genetics & Genomic Medicine