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NOTCH4 gene promoter polymorphism is associated with the age of onset in schizophrenia.
Psychiatric genetics - 1 Jun 2003
Anttila Sami, Kampman Olli, Illi Ari, Roivas Markus, Mattila Kari M, Lassila Vesa, Lehtimäki Terho, Leinonen Esa
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVES: The NOTCH4 gene has a promoter polymor-phism at position -25, which leads to the three genotypes TT, CT and CC. These have been suggested to present a novel independent genetic risk factor for schizophrenia. We conducted a prospective case-control study to explore the impact of NOTCH4 T-25C polymorphism on the factors associated with schizophrenia. METHOD: NOTCH4 gene promoter T-25C polymorphism was...
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