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Monoamine oxidase a promoter gene associated with problem behavior in adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities.
American journal on intellectual and developmental disabilities - 1 Jul 2009
May Michael E, Srour Ali, Hedges Lora K, Lightfoot David A, Phillips John A, Blakely Randy D, Kennedy Craig H
Abstract excerpt
A functional polymorphism in the promoter of the gene encoding monoamine oxidase A has been associated with problem behavior in various populations. We examined the association of MAOA alleles in adult males with intellectual/developmental disabilities with and without established histories of problem behavior. These data were compared with a gender, ethnicity, and age-matched contrast sample. About 43% (15/35)...
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