@article{ref1,
title="Is there a peripheral marker of suicidality? A pilot study of auto-aggressive males",
journal="Journal of Serotonin Research",
year="1996",
author="Keeley, H. and Nolan, M. and Hooley, K. and Morgan, E. and Kelleher, M.J.",
volume="3",
number="1",
pages="35-42",
abstract="Abnormal serotonin function has been implicated in suicidality through the concept of impulsive aggression. Platelet serotonin aggregation is a possible valid peripheral marker of central serotonin function. A group of male prisoners considered at risk of suicide and hence under special observations, is compared with a control male group. None of the subjects was taking anti-depressant medications. A marked reduction in serotonin aggregation is noted in those with a history of auto-aggressive acts compared both with controls and with those tests who do not have such a history. The implications and drawbacks of the study are discussed with regard to the possibility of identifying a specific biological marker for a pre-disposition towards suicide.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1350-7702",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}