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TPH2 genotype is associated with PTSD's avoidance symptoms in Chinese female earthquake survivors.
Psychiatric genetics - 1 Dec 2014
Cao Chengqi, Wang Li, Wang Richu, Qing Yulan, Zhang Jianxin
Abstract excerpt
Genetic factors are important in the development of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following exposure to traumatic events. However, the molecular genetic underpinnings of this disorder have not been definitive. This study examined the association between tryptophan hydroxylase 2 (TPH2) rs11178997 genotype, a single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) located in the transcriptional control region, and PTSD...
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