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An association study between the Val66Met polymorphism of the BDNF gene and postpartum depression.
Archives of women's mental health - 1 Jun 2010
Figueira Patrícia, Malloy-Diniz Leandro, Campos Simone B, Miranda Débora M, Romano-Silva Marco Aurélio, De Marco Luiz, Neves Fernando S, Correa Humberto
Abstract excerpt
Postpartum depression disorder (PPD) is a severe illness affecting around 15% of deliveries. Several evidences suggest that PPD is, at least, partially genetic determined. The gene encoding BDNF is a strong candidate for pathogenesis of PPD since that it has been observed decrease of serum BDNF i...
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