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Association of polymorphism (Val66Met) of brain-derived neurotrophic factor with suicide attempts in depressed patients.
Neuropsychobiology - 1 Jan 2008
Sarchiapone Marco, Carli Vladimir, Roy Alec, Iacoviello Licia, Cuomo Chiara, Latella Maria Carmela, di Giannantonio Massimo, Janiri Luigi, de Gaetano Monica, Janal Malvin N
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INTRODUCTION: Recent post-mortem studies of suicide victims have implicated brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) in suicide. Therefore, it was decided to examine the possible role of a gene in the regulation of BDNF activity in relation to suicidal behaviour among depressed patients. METHOD:...
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