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The serotonin transporter 5-HTTPR polymorphism is associated with current and lifetime depression in persons with chronic psychotic disorders.
Acta psychiatrica Scandinavica - 1 Feb 2009
Contreras J, Hare L, Camarena B, Glahn D, Dassori A, Medina R, Contreras S, Ramirez M, Armas R, Munoz R, Mendoza R, Raventos H, Ontiveros A, Nicolini H, Palmer R, Escamilla M
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: Variation in the serotonin transporter gene (SLC6A4) promoter region has been shown to influence depression in persons who have been exposed to a number of stressful life events. METHOD: We evaluated whether genetic variation in 5-HTTLPR, influences current depression, lifetime history of depression and quantitative measures of depression in persons with chronic psychotic disorders. This is an...
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