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Interacting effect of MAOA genotype and maternal prenatal smoking on aggressive behavior in young adulthood.
Journal of neural transmission (Vienna, Austria : 1996) - 1 Aug 2016
Hohmann Sarah, Zohsel Katrin, Buchmann Arlette F, Blomeyer Dorothea, Holz Nathalie, Boecker-Schlier Regina, Jennen-Steinmetz Christine, Rietschel Marcella, Witt Stephanie H, Schmidt Martin H, Esser Günter, Meyer-Lindenberg Andreas, Banaschewski Tobias, Brandeis Daniel, Hohm Erika, Laucht Manfred
Abstract excerpt
Findings on the etiology of aggressive behavior have provided evidence for an effect both of genetic factors, such as variation in the monoamine oxidase A (MAOA) gene, and adverse environmental factors. Recent studies have supported the existence of gene × environment interactions, with early experiences playing a key role. In the present study, the effects of prenatal nicotine exposure, MAOA genotype and their...
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