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The symptomatic profile of panic disorder is shaped by the 5-HTTLPR polymorphism.
Progress in neuro-psychopharmacology & biological psychiatry - 13 Nov 2009
Lonsdorf Tina B, Rück Christian, Bergström Jan, Andersson Gerhard, Ohman Arne, Schalling Martin, Lindefors Nils
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The short allele of a functional polymorphism (5-HTTLPR) in the serotonin transporter (5-HTT) promoter is associated with reduced serotonin transporter expression, lower in vivo 5-HTT binding, higher neuroticism and amygdala reactivity as well as facilitated fear conditioning and is a candidate v...
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