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Evaluation of the relationship between 5-HTT and MAO gene polymorphisms, mood and level of anxiety among postmenopausal women.
International journal of environmental research and public health - 24 Dec 2014
Grochans Elżbieta, Jurczak Anna, Szkup Małgorzata, Samochowiec Agnieszka, Włoszczak-Szubzda Anna, Karakiewicz Beata, Grzywacz Anna, Brodowska Agnieszka, Samochowiec Jerzy
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to analyze how mood and anxiety level are related to the functional genetic polymorphism in the promoter region of SLC6A4 (5-HTTLPR) and the 30-bp VNTR polymorphism in the MAO A promoter region. METHODS: The study involved 272 postmenopausal women from Poland. The authors employed the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory for measuring levels of anxiety, the Mood Adjective Check List...
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