Article
Effect of a human serotonin 5-HT2A receptor gene polymorphism on impulsivity: Dependence on cholesterol levels.
Journal of affective disorders - 1 Dec 2016
Tomson Katrin, Vaht Mariliis, Laas Kariina, Veidebaum Toomas, Harro Jaanus
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Impulsivity is multidimensional: Low impulse control may result in behavioural disorders, but acting on the spur of moment may also be advantageous. Previous studies have shown negative associations between different facets of impulsivity and serotonergic function. Other investigations have found negative correlations between serum lipid levels and impulsivity. METHODS: We have investigated whether...
Topics
- Adult
- Cholesterol
- Cholesterol, LDL
- Estonia
- Female
- Genotype
- Health Surveys
- Humans
- Impulsive Behavior
- Male
- Personality Disorders
- Polymorphism, Genetic
