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A novel differential susceptibility gene: CHRNA4 and moderation of the effect of maltreatment on child personality.
Journal of child psychology and psychiatry, and allied disciplines - 1 Aug 2013
Grazioplene Rachael G, Deyoung Colin G, Rogosch Fred A, Cicchetti Dante
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BACKGROUND: The differential susceptibility hypothesis states that some genetic variants that confer risk in adverse environments are beneficial in normal or nurturing environments. The cholinergic system is promising as a source of susceptibility genes because of its involvement in learning and neural plasticity. The cholinergic receptor gene CHRNA4 has been linked to characteristics related to the personality...
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