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Association of serotonin transporter (SLC6A4) and receptor (5HTR1A, 5HTR2A) polymorphisms with response to treatment with escitalopram in patients with major depressive disorder: A preliminary study.
The Indian journal of medical research - 1 Jul 2015
Basu Aniruddha, Chadda R K, Sood Mamta, Kaur Harpreet, Kukreti Ritushree
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVES: Genetic factors have potential of predicting response to antidepressants in patients with major depressive disorder (MDD). In this study, an attempt was made to find an association between response to escitalopram in patients with MDD, and serotonin transporter (SLC6A4) and receptor (5HTR1A, 5HTR2A) polymorphisms. METHODS: Fifty five patients diagnosed as suffering from MDD, were selected...
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