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5-HTTLPR polymorphism impacts task-evoked and resting-state activities of the amygdala in Han Chinese.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2012
Li Sufang, Zou Qihong, Li Jun, Li Jin, Wang Deyi, Yan Chaogan, Dong Qi, Zang Yu-Feng
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Prior research has shown that the amygdala of carriers of the short allele (s) of the serotonin transporter (5-HTT) gene (5-HTTLPR) have a larger response to negative emotional stimuli and higher spontaneous activity during the resting state than non-carriers. However, recent studies have suggested that the effects of 5-HTTLPR may be specific to different ethnic groups. Few studies have been conducted...
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