Serum Neuropeptide Y and Ghrelin in Female Adolescents Exposed to Childhood Sexual Abuse with and Without Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Background

Childhood sexual abuse (CSA) is a major risk factor for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but biological factors associated with differing clinical outcomes following CSA remain poorly understood. We compared serum neuropeptide Y (NPY) and ghrelin concentrations in female adolescents with CSA-related PTSD, CSA without PTSD, and healthy controls.