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5-HTTLPR, anxiety and gender interaction moderates right amygdala volume in healthy subjects.
Social cognitive and affective neuroscience - 1 Oct 2014
Cerasa Antonio, Quattrone Aldo, Piras Fabrizio, Mangone Graziella, Magariello Angela, Fagioli Sabrina, Girardi Paolo, Muglia Maria, Caltagirone Carlo, Spalletta Gianfranco
Abstract excerpt
Genetic variants within the serotonin transporter gene (5-HTTLPR) impact the neurobiology and risk for anxiety-related behaviours. There are also gender differences in the prevalence of anxiety-related behaviours. Although numerous studies have investigated the influence of 5-HTTLPR genotype on the neural systems involved in emotional regulation, none have investigated how these effects are modulated by gender...
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