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Association between the TPH gene A218C polymorphism and suicidal behavior: a meta-analysis.
American journal of medical genetics. Part B, Neuropsychiatric genetics : the official publication of the International Society of Psychiatric Genetics - 1 Jan 2004
Bellivier Frank, Chaste Pauline, Malafosse Alain
Abstract excerpt
Genes encoding proteins involved in serotonergic metabolism are major candidates in association studies of suicidal behavior. The tryptophan hydroxylase (TPH) gene, which codes for the rate-limiting enzyme of serotonin biosynthesis, is a major candidate gene and has been extensively studied in association studies of suicidal behavior, providing conflicting results. It is difficult to interpret these conflicting...
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