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The role of genetic variants in genes regulating the oxytocin-vasopressin neurohumoral system in childhood-onset aggression.
Psychiatric genetics - 1 Oct 2014
Malik Ayesha I, Zai Clement C, Berall Laura, Abu Zihad, Din Farah, Nowrouzi Behdin, Chen Sheng, Beitchman Joseph H
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: The genetic etiology of aggressive behaviors remains elusive, but growing evidence suggests that they are heritable, and certain genetic variants have been implicated as contributing factors. The oxytocin-vasopressin (OXT-AVP) neurohumoral system has recently been implicated in social behaviors. Oxytocin, especially, has been linked to prosocial behaviors such as trust and social bonds. Hence, the aim...
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