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Association analysis for corticotropin releasing hormone polymorphisms with the risk of major depressive disorder and the response to antidepressants.
Behavioural brain research - 1 Oct 2015
Chang Hun Soo, Won Eunsoo, Lee Hwa-Young, Ham Byung-Joo, Lee Min-Soo
Abstract excerpt
Hyperactivity of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis is one of the most consistent neuroendocrine abnormalities observed in patients with major depressive disorder (MDD). The peptide corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) is a key mediator for HPA axis function during stress. This study evaluated the associations of CRH polymorphisms with susceptibility to MDD and response to antidepressant treatment,...
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