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A serotonin transporter gene polymorphism predicts peripartum depressive symptoms in an at-risk psychiatric cohort.
Journal of psychiatric research - 1 Jul 2010
Binder Elisabeth B, Newport D Jeffrey, Zach Elizabeth B, Smith Alicia K, Deveau Todd C, Altshuler Lori L, Cohen Lee S, Stowe Zachary N, Cubells Joseph F
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Peripartum major depressive disorder (MDD) is a prevalent psychiatric disorder with potential detrimental consequences for both mother and child. Despite its enormous health care relevance, data regarding genetic predictors of peripartum depression are sparse. The aim of this study was to investigate associations of the serotonin-transporter linked polymorphic region (5-HTTLPR) genotype with...
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