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The serotonin transporter gene locus in late-life major depressive disorder.
The American journal of geriatric psychiatry : official journal of the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry - 1 Jan 2013
Seripa Davide, Panza Francesco, D'Onofrio Grazia, Paroni Giulia, Bizzarro Alessandra, Fontana Andrea, Paris Francesco, Cascavilla Leandro, Copetti Massimiliano, Masullo Carlo, Pilotto Alberto
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: Polymorphism C in the solute carrier family 6 (neurotransmitter transporter, serotonin), member 4 (SLC6A4) gene has been variously associated with major depressive disorder (MDD). To the best of our knowledge, no data were reported regarding a role of SLC6A4 in late-life MDD. The aim of this study was to explore the possible involvement of the SLC6A4 locus in patients with late-life MDD by means of a...
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