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Genetic susceptibility to family environment: BDNF Val66met and 5-HTTLPR influence depressive symptoms.
Journal of family psychology : JFP : journal of the Division of Family Psychology of the American Psychological Association (Division 43) - 1 Dec 2014
Dalton Elizabeth D, Hammen Constance L, Najman Jake M, Brennan Patricia A
Abstract excerpt
Functional genetic polymorphisms associated with Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) and serotonin (5-HTTLPR) have demonstrated associations with depression in interaction with environmental stressors. In light of evidence for biological connections between BDNF and serotonin, it is prudent to consider genetic epistasis between variants in these genes in the development of depressive symptoms. The current...
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