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Association of the STin2 polymorphism of the serotonin transporter gene with a neurocognitive endophenotype in major depressive disorder.
Progress in neuro-psychopharmacology & biological psychiatry - 1 Oct 2008
Sarosi Andrea, Gonda Xenia, Balogh Gabriella, Domotor Eszter, Szekely Anna, Hejjas Krisztina, Sasvari-Szekely Maria, Faludi Gabor
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BACKGROUND: The aim of our study was to investigate the association of STin2 polymorphism and cognitive dysfunction in major depression. METHODS: 71 patients with major depression and 99 controls were genotyped for STin2. All depressive subjects and 30 controls also completed tests measuring neurocognitive performance. RESULTS: We found a significantly higher frequency of the STin2.10/Stin2.10 homozygous genotype...
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