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X Chromosomal effects on social cognitive processing and emotion regulation: A study with Klinefelter men (47,XXY).
Schizophrenia research - 1 Jun 2006
van Rijn Sophie, Swaab Hanna, Aleman André, Kahn René S
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Studying Klinefelter syndrome (47,XXY), a genetically defined disorder characterized by the presence of an additional X chromosome, can reveal insights into genotype-phenotype associations. Increased vulnerability to psychiatric disorders characterized by difficulties in social interactions, such as schizophrenia and autism, has been reported for this population. The reported social difficulties in 47,XXY men may...
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