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Association of the C(-1019)G 5-HT1A promoter polymorphism with exposure to stressors preceding hospitalization for bipolar depression.
Journal of affective disorders - 1 Jul 2011
Benedetti Francesco, Radaelli Daniele, Poletti Sara, Locatelli Clara, Dallaspezia Sara, Lorenzi Cristina, Pirovano Adele, Colombo Cristina, Smeraldi Enrico
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RATIONALE: In animals, a higher density of 5-HT1A receptors has been associated with increased behavioral despair after stress. In humans, the G variant of the C(-1019)G 5-HT1A receptor promoter gene polymorphism (rs6295) has been associated with higher expression of 5-HT1A receptors, increased depression, and lower stress preceding completed suicide. OBJECTIVES: We studied the association of rs6295 with the...
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