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Association between the serotonin transporter gene (5-HTTLPR) and anger-related traits in Korean schizophrenic patients.
Neuropsychobiology - 1 Jan 2009
Kim Youl-Ri, Jahng Jeong Won, Min Sung Kil
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The serotonin transporter-linked polymorphic region (5-HTTLPR) short allele confers a general sensitivity to environmental stimuli, and anger is suspected to have a direct influence on aggressive behavior in schizophrenia. In the present study, we investigated whether the 5-HTTLPR gene was associated with aggression and/or anger-related traits in schizophrenia. METHODS: A total of 103 schizophrenic...
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