title: Neurobiology and etiology of panic disorder.
abstract: Panic disorder entered the psychiatric nomenclature a quarter-century ago, and an explosion of studies followed. Defining the core phenomenology of panic disorder can be advanced by an understanding of its pathophysiology and exploration of its etiology. The lessons learned can guide the delivery of treatments to enhance the likelihood of achieving remission and the discovery of novel treatments for panic disorder.
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA. pninan@emaory.edu
authors.forename: Philip T
authors.initials: PT
authors.lastname: Ninan
authors.forename: Boadie W
authors.initials: BW
authors.lastname: Dunlop
mesh_terms: D000679:Amygdala / Q000502:physiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D039721:Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders; D006801:Humans; D008959:Models, Neurological; D009434:Neural Pathways / Q000503:physiopathology; D016584:Panic Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D011569:Psychiatric Status Rating Scales; D011954:Receptors, Dopamine / Q000502:physiology
chemical_list: D011954:Receptors, Dopamine