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Serotonin and interleukin-6: the role of genetic polymorphisms in IFN-induced neuropsychiatric symptoms.
Psychoneuroendocrinology - 1 Sept 2013
Udina Marc, Moreno-España José, Navinés Ricard, Giménez Dolors, Langohr Klaus, Gratacòs Mònica, Capuron Lucile, de la Torre Rafael, Solà Ricard, Martín-Santos Rocío
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BACKGROUND: Cytokines and serotonin neurotransmission may play an important role on the development of psychopathological symptoms during interferon (IFN) treatment. The aim of the present study was to investigate the association between IFN-induced depression, anxiety and fatigue and functional genetic variants at the interleukin-6 gene (IL-6) and serotonin transporter gene (SERT). METHODS: 385 consecutive...
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