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The association between oxytocin receptor gene (OXTR) polymorphisms and affective temperaments, as measured by TEMPS-A.
Journal of affective disorders - 1 Dec 2010
Kawamura Yoshiya, Liu Xiaoxi, Akiyama Tsuyoshi, Shimada Takafumi, Otowa Takeshi, Sakai Yoshie, Kakiuchi Chihiro, Umekage Tadashi, Sasaki Tsukasa, Akiskal Hagop S
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Oxytocin is associated with social interaction, trust, and affectivity. Affective temperaments are traits based on Kraepelin's typological definition of the "fundamental states" of manic-depressive illness. These states can be measured by the Temperament Evaluation of Memphis, Pisa, Paris and San Diego-Autoquestionnaire version (TEMPS-A). The objective of this study is to assess the association...
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