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Polymorphisms in wolframin (WFS1) gene are possibly related to increased risk for mood disorders.
The international journal of neuropsychopharmacology - 1 Jun 2005
Koido Kati, Kõks Sulev, Nikopensius Tiit, Maron Eduard, Altmäe Signe, Heinaste Evelin, Vabrit Kristel, Tammekivi Veronika, Hallast Pille, Kurg Ants, Shlik Jakov, Vasar Veiko, Metspalu Andres, Vasar Eero
Abstract excerpt
Wolfram syndrome gene (WFS1) has been suggested to have a role in the susceptibility for mood disorders. A 26-fold increased risk for psychiatric disorders in WFS1 mutation carriers has been suggested. In this study we tested the hypothesis that the WFS1 gene is related to the risk for mood disorders. We analysed 28 single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) of the WFS1 gene in 224 unrelated patients with major...
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