Archive 1992–2014
1998, tom 7, zeszyt 2
Schizofrenia
Pathogenesis of schizophrenia
Janusz Rybakowski1
1. Klinika Psychiatrii Dorosłych Akademii Medycznej w Poznaniu
Postępy Psychiatrii i Neurologii, 1998, 7, 141-151
Keywords: schizophrenia, pathogenesis
Summary
The author presents current views and research findings concerning the etiopathogenesis of schizophrenia. Results of studies in molecular genetics, neurotransmission, brain development and structure are analyzed. On this background the vulnerability-stress conception is outlined, explaining interrelations between biological and environmental pathogenetic factors. (Ed.)
Correspondence address
Prof. Janusz Rybakowski,
Klinika Psychiatrii Dorosłych AM,
ul. Szpitalna 27/33, 60-572 Poznań
Klinika Psychiatrii Dorosłych AM,
ul. Szpitalna 27/33, 60-572 Poznań