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Sex modulates the interactive effect of the serotonin transporter gene polymorphism and childhood adversity on hippocampal volume.
Neuropsychopharmacology : official publication of the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology - 1 Jul 2012
Everaerd Daphne, Gerritsen Lotte, Rijpkema Mark, Frodl Thomas, van Oostrom Iris, Franke Barbara, Fernández Guillén, Tendolkar Indira
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The common genetic variation of the serotonin transporter-linked polymorphic region (5-HTTLPR) has been related to depressive symptoms, in particular after stressful life events. Although it has been investigated in the past, results suggesting that the 5-HTTLPR genotype also affects hippocampal volume are often inconsistent and it remains unclear to what extent reduced hippocampal volume is influenced by the...
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