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Fluoxetine response in impulsive-aggressive behavior and serotonin transporter polymorphism in personality disorder.
Psychiatric genetics - 1 Feb 2010
Silva Hernán, Iturra Patricia, Solari Aldo, Villarroel Juana, Jerez Sonia, Jiménez Marco, Galleguillos Felipe, Bustamante Maria Leonor
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Disturbances in central serotonin function have been implicated in impulsive and aggressive behavior. A deletion/insertion polymorphism within the 5-HT transporter promoter gene (5-HTTLPR) is thought to be associated with disturbed impulse control, anxiety, and depression. The serotonin transporter (5-HTT) is the primary action site for selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Several studies...
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