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Association between serotonin transporter gene polymorphism and eating disorders: a meta-analytic study.
The International journal of eating disorders - 1 Sept 2010
Lee Yu, Lin Pao-Yen
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: Compelling evidence has suggested a role for serotonin system dysfunction in the pathogenesis of eating disorders (EDs), including anorexia nervosa (AN) and bulimia nervosa (BN). Studies have examined the association between EDs and a functional polymorphism of the serotonin transporter gene promoter (5-HTTLPR). These studies have yielded inconsistent results. The present study aimed to determine...
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