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Role of COMT, 5-HT(1A) , and SERT genetic polymorphisms on antidepressant response to Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation.
Depression and anxiety - 1 Jul 2011
Malaguti Alessia, Rossini David, Lucca Adelio, Magri Lorenzo, Lorenzi Cristina, Pirovano Adele, Colombo Christina, Smeraldi Enrico, Zanardi Raffaella
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BACKGROUND: Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is an effective technique in the treatment of depression, specifically in drug-resistant patients. However, there is little data available on the influence of genetic variables on TMS response. METHODS: We analyzed the role of three genetic polymorphisms that affected the antidepressant response: serotonin transporter promoter region (SERTPR) polymorphism,...
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