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The possible contributory role of the S allele of 5-HTTLPR in the emergence of suicidality.
Journal of psychopharmacology (Oxford, England) - 1 Jul 2011
Gonda Xenia, Fountoulakis Konstantinos N, Harro Jaanus, Pompili Maurizio, Akiskal Hagop S, Bagdy Gyorgy, Rihmer Zoltan
Abstract excerpt
Suicide is a complex and challenging human phenomenon, and, although knowledge is expanding concerning its risk factors, its background is still not fully understood. There is currently an increasing interest in genetic factors associated with suicide, since these may lead to the emergence of personality traits and temperaments that may be long-term predictors of suicidal behaviour. One of the most likely genetic...
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