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ArticleClinical psychopharmacology and neuroscience : the official scientific journal of the Korean College of Neuropsychopharmacology2019

Biological Aspects of Aggression and Violence in Schizophrenia.

WonKyung Cho, Won-Suk Shin, Iseul An, Minji Bang, Doo-Yeoun Cho, Sang-Hyuk Lee

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Article in Clinical psychopharmacology and neuroscience : the official scientific journal of the Korean College of Neuropsychopharmacology, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 31 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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31 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 60 citations in OpenAlex.

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6 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

WonKyung ChoDepartment of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics, CHA Bundang Medical Center, CHA Universiy School of Medicine, Korea.
Won-Suk ShinDepartment of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics, CHA Bundang Medical Center, CHA Universiy School of Medicine, Korea.
Iseul AnClinical Counseling Psychology Graduate School, CHA University, Korea.
Minji BangDepartment of Psychiatry, CHA Bundang Medical Center, CHA University School of Medicine, Seongnam, Korea.
Doo-Yeoun ChoDepartment of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics, CHA Bundang Medical Center, CHA Universiy School of Medicine, Korea.
Sang-Hyuk LeeDepartment of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics, CHA Bundang Medical Center, CHA Universiy School of Medicine, Korea.
CHA University Bundang Medical Center · KR

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Although the majority of patients with schizophrenia are not actually violent, an increased tendency toward violent behaviors is known to be associated with schizophrenia. There are several factors to consider when identifying the subgroup of patients with schizophrenia who may commit violent or aggressive acts. Comorbidity with substance abuse is the most important clinical indicator of increased aggressive behaviors and crime rates in patients with schizophrenia. Genetic studies have proposed that polymorphisms in the promoter region of the serotonin transporter gene and in the catechol-O-methyltransferase gene are related to aggression. Neuroimaging studies have suggested that fronto-limbic dysfunction may be related to aggression or violence. By identifying specific risk factors, a more efficient treatment plan to prevent violent behavior in schizophrenia will be possible. Management of comorbid substance use disorder may help prevent violent events and overall aggression. Currently, clozapine may be the only effective antipsychotic medication to repress aggressive behavior. With the current medical field moving toward tailored medicine, it is important to identify vulnerable schizophrenia populations and provide efficient treatment.

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AggressionAntipsychotic agents.NeuroimagingSchizophreniaViolence

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