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Selective DNA methylation of BDNF promoter in bipolar disorder: differences among patients with BDI and BDII.
Neuropsychopharmacology : official publication of the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology - 1 Jun 2012
D'Addario Claudio, Dell'Osso Bernardo, Palazzo Maria Carlotta, Benatti Beatrice, Lietti Licia, Cattaneo Elisabetta, Galimberti Daniela, Fenoglio Chiara, Cortini Francesca, Scarpini Elio, Arosio Beatrice, Di Francesco Andrea, Di Benedetto Manuela, Romualdi Patrizia, Candeletti Sanzio, Mari Daniela, Bergamaschini Luigi, Bresolin Nereo, Maccarrone Mauro, Altamura A Carlo
Abstract excerpt
The etiology of bipolar disorder (BD) is still poorly understood, involving genetic and epigenetic mechanisms as well as environmental contributions. This study aimed to investigate the degree of DNA methylation at the promoter region of the brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) gene, as one o...
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