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Monoamine oxidase A gene polymorphism and suicide: an association study and meta-analysis.
Journal of affective disorders - 1 Feb 2012
Hung Chi-Fa, Lung For-Wey, Hung Tai-Hsin, Chong Mian-Yoon, Wu Ching-Kuan, Wen Jung-Kwang, Lin Pao-Yen
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Abnormalities in brain monoamine transmission have been implicated in the pathogenesis of suicidal behavior. Studies examining the association between monoamine oxidase A (MAOA)-uVNTR polymorphism and suicide revealed inconsistent findings. This study aims to evaluate the possible association between the MAOA-uVNTR polymorphism and suicidal behaviors by examining our own subjects and conducting a...
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