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No support for a role for BDNF gene polymorphisms rs11030101 and rs61888800 in major depressive disorder or antidepressant response in patients of Finnish origin.
Psychiatric genetics - 1 Feb 2013
Illi Ari, Viikki Merja, Poutanen Outi, Setälä-Soikkeli Eija, Nuolivirta Timo, Kampman Olli, Leinonen Esa, Huhtala Heini, Mononen Nina, Lehtimäki Terho
Abstract excerpt
Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) is suggested to play a role in the aetiology of major depression and in the antidepressant response in patients with major depression. Several BDNF gene polymorphisms have been investigated in the above-mentioned context. The aim of the present study was to examine the role of two BDNF gene polymorphisms (rs11030101 and rs61888800) in relation to the response to selective...
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