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Genetic association between BDNF gene polymorphisms and phobic disorders: a case-control study among mainland Han Chinese.
Journal of affective disorders - 1 Jul 2011
Xie Bing, Wang Binbin, Suo Peisu, Kou Changgui, Wang Jing, Meng Xiangfei, Cheng Longfei, Ma Xu, Yu Yaqin
Abstract excerpt
INTRODUCTION: Phobic disorders are a common group of syndromes comprising persistently recurring, irrational severe anxiety of specific objects, activities, or situations with avoidance behavior of the phobic stimulus. The present study investigated the association between whole region polymorphisms, (including the Val66Met variant), in the BDNF gene and phobic disorders among Han Chinese young adults. METHODS:...
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