Article
The role of BDNF, NTRK2 gene and their interaction in development of treatment-resistant depression: data from multicenter, prospective, longitudinal clinic practice.
Journal of psychiatric research - 1 Jan 2013
Li Zezhi, Zhang Yanxia, Wang Zuowei, Chen Jun, Fan Jinbo, Guan Yangtai, Zhang Chen, Yuan Chengmei, Hong Wu, Wang Yong, Wu Zhiguo, Huang Jia, Hu Yingyan, Cao Lan, Yi Zhenghui, Cui Donghong, Yu Shunying, Fang Yiru
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Although genetic variants may play a key role in development of treatment-resistant depression (TRD), relevant research is scarce. METHODS: To examine whether the polymorphisms of BDNF (rs6265) and NTRK2 (rs1387923, rs2769605 and rs1565445) genes confer risk for TRD in major depressive disorder (MDD), a total of 948 MDD patients were recruited in a 12-week, multicenter, prospective longitudinal study....
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