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Serotonin 1B (5HT-1B) receptor polymorphism (G861C) in suicide victims: association studies in German and Slavic population.
American journal of medical genetics. Part B, Neuropsychiatric genetics : the official publication of the International Society of Psychiatric Genetics - 15 May 2004
Stefulj Jasminka, Büttner Andreas, Skavic Josip, Zill Peter, Balija Melita, Eisenmenger Wolfgang, Bondy Brigitta, Jernej Branimir
Abstract excerpt
Serotonergic dysfunction is believed to be involved in the susceptibility to suicide due to functional alternations in the serotonin-related genes. Serotonin 1B (5HT-1B) receptor mediates aggressive behavior in mice models and was proposed to be involved in the control of aggression and impulsivity in humans. In this study we have investigated the association of G861C polymorphism of the 5HT-1B receptor gene with...
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