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Tryptophan hydroxylase gene and response to lithium prophylaxis in mood disorders.
Journal of psychiatric research - 1 Jan 2000
Serretti A, Lilli R, Lorenzi C, Gasperini M, Smeraldi E
Abstract excerpt
Lithium is an effective prophylactic agent in mood disorders but not all patients with mood disorders respond to lithium therapy; it is therefore necessary to identify responders prior to treatment. Clinical predictors account for about half of the variance and it is probable that genetic factors play a substantial role. The aim of this study was to investigate the possible association between the tryptophan...
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