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[Distribution of serotonin transporter 5-HTTLPR gene polymorphism in population of the North-West of Russia].
Advances in gerontology = Uspekhi gerontologii - 1 Jan 2012
Smirnova T Iu, Spivak D L, Zakharchuk A G, Spivak I M
Abstract excerpt
Genetic polymorphism of the promotor zone of the gene of serotonin transporter (5HTT) is related to adaptive ability of humans, along with ability of conducting emotional control. Consequently, 5HTT polymorhisms form a constructive model of enhanced resistance to psychoemotional strain in aged humans. The paper is dedicated to tracing back relations between 5HTT polymorphic variants, and psychological...
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