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Serotonin transporter polymorphism related to amygdala excitability and symptom severity in patients with social phobia.
Neuroscience letters - 27 May 2004
Furmark Tomas, Tillfors Maria, Garpenstrand Håkan, Marteinsdottir Ina, Långström Bengt, Oreland Lars, Fredrikson Mats
Abstract excerpt
A functional polymorphism in the promoter region of the human serotonin transporter (5-HTT) gene has been related to negative affect and amygdala activity. We studied amygdala activation during social anxiety provocation in relation to affective ratings and 5-HTT genetic variation. [H2(15)O]positron emission tomography was used to estimate amygdala blood flow during private and public speaking (baseline and...
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