Article
The association of 5-HTTLPR genotype and depressive symptoms is moderated by physical activity.
Journal of psychiatric research - 1 Feb 2011
Rethorst Chad D, Landers Daniel M, Nagoshi Craig T, Ross Julianna T D
Abstract excerpt
The s allele serotonin transporter polymorphic region (5-HTTLPR) is associated with a number of physiological mechanisms that may increase the risk of elevated depressive symptoms. However, reports of a relationship between serotonin transporter polymorphic region (5-HTTLPR) genotype and depressive symptoms have thus far been inconclusive. This heterogeneity of results suggests that other factors may be...
Topics
- Adolescent
- Depression
- Gene Frequency
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
- Genome-Wide Association Study
- Genotype
- Humans
- Models, Genetic
- Motor Activity
- Polymorphism, Genetic
- Serotonin Plasma Membrane Transport Proteins
