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[Serotonin transporter gene polymorphism and factors influencing mental and physical health in aging].
Zhurnal nevrologii i psikhiatrii imeni S.S. Korsakova - 1 Jan 2004
Golimbet V E, Ukraintseva S V, Iashin A I, Korovaĭtseva G I, Shal'nova S A, Deev A D, Shkol'nikova M A
Abstract excerpt
Genetic predisposition is thought to exert a certain influence on the indices related to longevity and quality of life. Many of the indices, namely cognitive functioning, stress resistance, metabolism control, may be related to serotonin activity. To study polymorphic serotonin transporter gene variants and their association with features relevant for survival and longevity prognosis, a sample of elderly Russians...
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