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102T/C SNP in the 5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 2A (HTR2A) gene and schizophrenia in two southern Han Chinese populations: lack of association.
American journal of medical genetics. Part B, Neuropsychiatric genetics : the official publication of the International Society of Psychiatric Genetics - 1 Apr 2004
Zhang Xian-Ning, Jiang San-Duo, He Xin-Hui, Zhang Li-Na
Abstract excerpt
Serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine; 5-HT) is a neurotransmitter that occupies a uniquely important place in neurobiology because of its role in many physiologic processes such as sleep, appetite, thermoregulation, pain perception, hormone secretion, and sexual behavior. Serotonin dysfunction has been implicated in the pathogenesis of schizophrenia. Previous studies have shown an association between the T102C...
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