Article
Associations between depression severity and purinergic receptor P2RX7 gene polymorphisms.
Journal of affective disorders - 15 Aug 2013
Halmai Zsuzsa, Dome Peter, Vereczkei Andrea, Abdul-Rahman Omar, Szekely Anna, Gonda Xenia, Faludi Gabor, Sasvari-Szekely Maria, Nemoda Zsofia
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Major depressive disorder (MDD) and bipolar disorder (BPD) have significant genetic predisposition. The P2RX7 gene (coding for P2X7 purinergic receptor) has been suggested as a susceptibility gene for both MDD and BPD. In the current study the genetic effects of rs2230912 (Gln460Arg) and rs1653625 (located in the 3' untranslated region of the P2RX7 gene) were explored in mood disorders. METHODS:...
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