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Variation in the major histocompatibility complex [MHC] gene family in schizophrenia: associations and functional implications.
Progress in neuro-psychopharmacology & biological psychiatry - 5 Apr 2013
Debnath Monojit, Cannon Dara M, Venkatasubramanian Ganesan
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Schizophrenia is a chronic debilitating neuropsychiatric disorder with a complex genetic contribution. Although multiple genetic, immunological and environmental factors are known to contribute to schizophrenia susceptibility, the underlying neurobiological mechanism(s) is yet to be established. The immune system dysfunction theory of schizophrenia is experiencing a period of renewal due to a growth in evidence...
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