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Relationship of SERT polymorphisms to depressive and anxiety symptoms in irritable bowel syndrome.
Biological research for nursing - 1 Oct 2007
Jarrett Monica E, Kohen Ruth, Cain Kevin C, Burr Robert L, Poppe Ann, Navaja Grace P, Heitkemper Margaret M
Abstract excerpt
This study investigates the association of psychological symptoms with the distribution of two serotonin transporter gene (SERT) polymorphisms, located in the promoter region (5-HTTLPR) and in intron 2 (STin2 VNTR), in patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Participants, 21 men and 117 women, were assessed for mental health history and current psychological distress. A blood sample was used for genotyping....
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