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[Association study of brain-derived neurotrophic factor Val66Met polymorphism and clinical characteristics of first episode schizophrenia].
Zhonghua yi xue yi chuan xue za zhi = Zhonghua yixue yichuanxue zazhi = Chinese journal of medical genetics - 1 Apr 2012
Sun Meng-meng, Liu Lan-fen, Yang Li-min, Wang Yan, Cui Kai-yan, Wang Li-na, Li Cui-luan, Qiao Dong-dong, Wang Ru-zhan
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: To assess the association between brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) gene Val66Met polymorphism and clinical characteristics of first episode schizophrenia in a Chinese Han population. METHODS: Genotyping of BDNF Val66Met polymorphism was carried out for 135 schizophrenic patients and 483 healthy controls with TaqMan probe technology. The patients' psychotic symptoms were assessed using the...
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