Does 5HTTLPR long allele prevent hospitalization? Test of Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium.

Abstract excerpt

Many studies suggest an association of the serotonin transporter gene polymorphism (5HTTLPR) long allele with better antidepressant treatment response than the short allele. However, there is controversy over these findings. We hypothesized that if the long allele is associated with a better outcome, we would find fewer inpatients with the long allele compared with the short allele. Chart review identified 925...

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