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TPH gene polymorphism and aging: indication of combined effect on the predisposition to violent suicide.
American journal of medical genetics. Part B, Neuropsychiatric genetics : the official publication of the International Society of Psychiatric Genetics - 5 Mar 2006
Stefulj Jasminka, Kubat Milovan, Balija Melita, Jernej Branimir
Abstract excerpt
Findings relating serotonin to suicidal behavior suggest the role of genes for tryptophan hydroxylase (TPH) in the genetic substrate of this disorder. Association of Tph1 gene and suicidality, despite considerable research efforts, remains controversial. Polymorphism A218C in intron 7 of Tph1 gen...
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