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Impact of the interaction between the 5HTTLPR polymorphism and maltreatment on adolescent depression. A population-based study.
Behavior genetics - 1 Sept 2009
Aslund Cecilia, Leppert Jerzy, Comasco Erika, Nordquist Niklas, Oreland Lars, Nilsson Kent W
Abstract excerpt
Serotonin plays a central role in mood regulation and the development of depressive disorders. The present study investigated whether a functional polymorphism (5HTTLPR) of the serotonin transporter gene interacts with maltreatment in the prediction of depression. A cohort of 17-18 years old students (n = 1,482) anonymously completed the Survey of Adolescent Life and Health in Vestmanland 2006 and gave a saliva...
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