Article
Differential effects of 5-HTTLPR genotypes on mood, memory, and attention bias following acute tryptophan depletion and stress exposure.
Psychopharmacology - 1 May 2009
Firk Christine, Markus C Rob
Abstract excerpt
RATIONALE: Polymorphisms of the serotonin transporter gene (5-HTTLPR) may be associated with increased vulnerability to acute tryptophan depletion (ATD) and depression vulnerability especially following stressful life events. OBJECTIVE: The aim of the present study was to investigate the effects of ATD in subjects with different 5-HTTLPR profiles before and after stress exposure on affective and...
Topics
- Affect
- Attention
- Cross-Over Studies
- Double-Blind Method
- Female
- Genotype
- Humans
- Male
- Memory
- Polymorphism, Genetic
- Serotonin Plasma Membrane Transport Proteins
- Stress, Psychological
