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The 5HTTLPR polymorphism of the serotonin transporter gene is associated with affective temperaments as measured by TEMPS-A.
Journal of affective disorders - 1 Apr 2006
Gonda Xenia, Rihmer Zoltan, Zsombok Terezia, Bagdy Gyorgy, Akiskal Kareen K, Akiskal Hagop S
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BACKGROUND: Increasing evidence supports the notion of a continuum between affective temperaments and major mood disorders, suggesting that these temperament types represent the subclinical manifestations of affective disorders and often present an increased vulnerability for these diseases. METHODS: The Hungarian rendition of the full-scale 110-item version of the TEMPS-A questionnaire and 5HTTLPR genotype was...
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