Article
Association between norepinephrine transporter gene (SLC6A2) polymorphisms and suicide in patients with major depressive disorder.
Journal of affective disorders - 1 Apr 2014
Kim Yong-Ku, Hwang Jung-A, Lee Heon-Jeong, Yoon Ho-Kyoung, Ko Young-Hoon, Lee Bun-Hee, Jung Han-Yong, Hahn Sang-Woo, Na Kyoung-Sae
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Although several studies have investigated possible associations between norepinephrine neurotransmitter transporter gene (SLC6A2) polymorphisms and depression, few studies have examined associations between SLC6A2 polymorphisms and suicide. METHODS: Three single-nucleotide polymorphisms (rs2242446, rs28386840, and rs5569) were measured in 550 patients: 201 with major depressive disorder (MDD) and...
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