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CYP2C19 polymorphism affects personality traits of Japanese females.
Neuroscience letters - 3 Jan 2007
Ishii Genki, Suzuki Akihito, Oshino Shingo, Shiraishi Hiroaki, Otani Koichi
Abstract excerpt
It has been suggested that personality traits are heritable. The polymorphic cytochrome P450 (CYP) 2C19 metabolizes sex hormones and 5-hydroxytryptamine, which are involved in multiple brain functions. In the present study, the relationship between the CYP2C19 polymorphism and personality traits was examined in 487 Japanese healthy volunteers. Personality traits were assessed by the Temperament and Character...
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