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5-HTT genotype effect on prefrontal-amygdala coupling differs between major depression and controls.
Psychopharmacology - 1 Aug 2009
Friedel Eva, Schlagenhauf Florian, Sterzer Philipp, Park Soyoung Q, Bermpohl Felix, Ströhle Andreas, Stoy Meline, Puls Imke, Hägele Claudia, Wrase Jana, Büchel Christian, Heinz Andreas
Abstract excerpt
RATIONALE: In major depression, prefrontal regulation of limbic brain areas may be a key mechanism that is impaired during the processing of affective information. This prefrontal-limbic interaction has been shown to be modulated by serotonin (5-HTT) genotype, indicating a higher risk for major depressive disorder (MDD) with increasing number of 5-HTT low-expression alleles. OBJECTIVE: Functional magnetic...
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