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Genetic variants in transforming growth factor-β gene (TGFB1) affect susceptibility to schizophrenia.
Molecular biology reports - 1 Oct 2013
Frydecka Dorota, Misiak Blazej, Beszlej Jan Aleksander, Karabon Lidia, Pawlak-Adamska Edyta, Tomkiewicz Anna, Partyka Anna, Jonkisz Anna, Kiejna Andrzej
Abstract excerpt
Immense body of evidence indicates that dysfunction of immune system is implicated in the etiology of schizophrenia. The immune theory of schizophrenia is supported by alterations in cytokine profile in the brain and peripheral blood. Given the strong genetic background of schizophrenia, it might be assumed that aberrant production of cytokines might be the consequence of genetic factors. This study aimed at...
Topics
- Adult
- Case-Control Studies
- Female
- Gene Frequency
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
- Humans
- Interferon-gamma
- Interleukin-2
- Interleukin-6
- Male
- Polymorphism, Single Nucleotide
