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ACE polymorphism and response to electroconvulsive therapy in major depression.
Neuroscience letters - 24 Jul 2009
Stewart Juhani Akseli, Kampman Olli, Huuhka Martti, Anttila Sami, Huuhka Kaija, Lehtimäki Terho, Leinonen Esa
Abstract excerpt
The angiotensin I-converting enzyme gene (ACE) has been repeatedly suggested as a major gene affecting affective disorders and their treatment, but the study results have been ambiguous so far. The primary purpose of this study was to compare the effects of the ACE genotype distributions and treatment response to electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) in patients with major depressive disorder (MDD). The association in...
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