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Stress, COMT Polymorphisms, and Depressive Symptoms in Older Australian Women: An Exploratory Study.
Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers - 1 Aug 2016
Seib Charrlotte, Whiteside Eliza, Voisey Joanne, Lee Kathryn, Alexander Kimberley, Humphreys Janice, Chopin Lisa, Anderson Debra
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OBJECTIVES: This exploratory study examined the association between exposure to stressful life events, polymorphisms (rs165774 and rs4680) in the catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) gene, and risk of depression in women. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A cross-sectional design gathered information from 150 Australia women, aged 60-70 years, on sociodemographics, stressful life events, and depressive symptoms. Participants...
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