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The CRHR1 gene contributes to genetic susceptibility of aggressive behavior towards others in Chinese southwest Han population.
Journal of molecular neuroscience : MN - 1 Apr 2014
Chen Bifeng, Gu Tao, Ma Bo, Zheng Guoqing, Ke Bingxiong, Zhang Xiufeng, Zhang Lirui, Wang Yuanyuan, Hu Liping, Chen Yang, Qiu Jianbo, Nie Shengjie
Abstract excerpt
Accumulating evidence suggests that the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis might play a major role in genetic susceptibility of aggressive behavior. The aim of the present study is to investigate the association between corticotrophin-releasing hormone receptor 1 (CRHR1) gene and aggressive behavior in Chinese southwest Han population. Participants consist of 282 healthy controls and 177 violent criminals...
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