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Interaction between genetic polymorphisms and stressful life events in first episode depression.
Journal of affective disorders - 1 Dec 2009
Bukh Jens Drachmann, Bock Camilla, Vinberg Maj, Werge Thomas, Gether Ulrik, Vedel Kessing Lars
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: A polymorphism in the serotonin transporter (5-HTT) gene seems to moderate the influence of stressful life events on depression. However, the results from previous studies of gene-environment interactions in depression are inconsistent and might be confounded by the history of depress...
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