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Relation between functional polymorphism of catalase gene (-262C>T) and recurrent depressive disorder.
Neuro endocrinology letters - 1 Jan 2009
Galecki Piotr, Szemraj Janusz, Zboralski Krzysztof, Florkowski Antoni, Lewinski Andrzej
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Numerous studies have provided information indicating the involvement of oxidative stress in the pathophysiology of depressive disorder (DD). The antioxidative system protects against the effects caused by reactive oxygen species (ROS). Catalase (CAT) is one of antioxidative enzymes observed to change their levels in the course of depression. The enzyme decomposes hydrogen peroxide (H(2)O(2)), whose...
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