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The 5HTTLPR polymorphism, prior maltreatment and dramatic-erratic personality manifestations in women with bulimic syndromes.
Journal of psychiatry & neuroscience : JPN - 1 Sept 2007
Steiger Howard, Richardson Jodie, Joober Ridha, Gauvin Lise, Israel Mimi, Bruce Kenneth R, Ying Kin N M K Ng, Howard Heidi, Young Simon N
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BACKGROUND: Low-function alleles of the serotonin transporter promoter polymorphism (5HTTLPR) have been linked to various psychopathological entities, especially in individuals exposed to prior stressors. In women with bulimic syndromes, we explored associations with personality pathology of 5HTTLPR and prior sexual or physical maltreatment. METHODS: Ninety-two women with bulimic syndromes were genotyped for...
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