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Stressing over anxiety: A novel interaction of 5-HTTPLR genotype and anxiety-related phenotypes in older adults.
Psychoneuroendocrinology - 1 Sept 2016
Fogelman Nia, Mikhailik Anatoly, Mueller-Alcazar Anett, Bernard Kristin, Canli Turhan
Abstract excerpt
Variation within the serotonin transporter gene-linked polymorphic region (5-HTTPLR) contributes to individual differences in trait neuroticism and increases risk for the development of psychopathology in the context of stressful life events. The underlying mechanisms may involve dysregulation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis and the release of stress-related hormones. Yet, observed effects are...
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