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Emotional management and 5-HT2A receptor gene variance in patients with schizophrenia.
Biological psychology - 1 Feb 2010
Lo Chi-Hsuan, Tsai Guochuan E, Liao Chun-Hui, Wang Ming-Yu, Chang Jane Pei-Chen, Tsuang Hui-Chun, Lane Hsien-Yuan
Abstract excerpt
Individuals with schizophrenia exhibit impaired social cognitive functions, particularly emotion management. Emotion management may be partially regulated by the serotoninergic system; the -1438 A/G polymorphism in the promoter region of the 5-HT2A gene can modulate 5-HT2A activity and is linked to certain emotional traits and anger- and aggression-related behaviors. The current study aimed to investigate whether...
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