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A functional serotonin transporter promoter gene polymorphism increases ADHD symptoms in delinquents: interaction with adverse childhood environment.
Psychiatry research - 15 Mar 2008
Retz Wolfgang, Freitag Christine M, Retz-Junginger Petra, Wenzler Denise, Schneider Marc, Kissling Christian, Thome Johannes, Rösler Michael
Abstract excerpt
Although attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is highly heritable, environmental conditions play an important role in its manifestation during childhood development. Here, we report the results of an investigation on the interaction of adverse childhood environment with a functional polymorphism of the serotonin transporter promoter gene (5-HTTLPR) and its impact on ADHD psychopathology in young adult...
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