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A regulatory monoamine oxidase a promoter polymorphism and personality traits.
Neuropsychobiology - 1 Jan 2002
Garpenstrand Håkan, Norton Nadine, Damberg Mattias, Rylander Gunnar, Forslund Kaj, Mattila-Evenden Marja, Gustavsson J Petter, Ekblom Jonas, Oreland Lars, Bergman Hans, Owen Michael J, Jönsson Erik G
Abstract excerpt
Monoamine oxidase type A (MAOA) has been implicated to be part of mechanisms underlying human temperament and psychiatric disorders. We hypothesised that a functional polymorphism in the 5' untranslated region of the MAOA gene is associated with specific personality traits. In 371 healthy Caucasians, we estimated personality traits by the use of the Karolinska Scales of Personality (KSP), Scandinavian...
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