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The 5-HTTLPR polymorphism and eating disorders: a meta-analysis.
The International journal of eating disorders - 1 Apr 2011
Calati Raffaella, De Ronchi Diana, Bellini Maurizio, Serretti Alessandro
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: Eating disorders are influenced by both environmental factors and genes. The 5-HTTLPR polymorphism of serotonin transporter gene has been suggested as a good candidate. This meta-analysis was undertaken: (1) to investigate the association between 5-HTTLPR and eating disorders considered as a whole, including anorexia (AN), bulimia (BN), and binge eating disorder (BED); (2) to extend recently reported...
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