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An association between a polymorphism of the tryptophan hydroxylase gene and aggression in schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder.
Psychiatric genetics - 1 Sept 2000
Nolan K A, Volavka J, Lachman H M, Saito T
Abstract excerpt
Serotonergic pathways have been implicated in impulsive and aggressive behavior. Polymorphisms in the regulatory region of the serotonin transporter (5-HTT), in intron 7 of the tryptophan hydroxylase (TPH) gene and in the MAOA gene were previously reported to be associated with mood and anxiety disorders, impulsivity and aggression. In this study, we analyzed these polymorphisms in men and women with...
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