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Childhood trauma, BDNF Val66Met and subclinical psychotic experiences. Attempt at replication in two independent samples.
Journal of psychiatric research - 1 Dec 2016
de Castro-Catala Marta, van Nierop Martine, Barrantes-Vidal Neus, Cristóbal-Narváez Paula, Sheinbaum Tamara, Kwapil Thomas R, Peña Elionora, Jacobs Nele, Derom Catherine, Thiery Evert, van Os Jim, van Winkel Ruud, Rosa Araceli
Abstract excerpt
Childhood trauma exposure is a robust environmental risk factor for psychosis. However, not all exposed individuals develop psychotic symptoms later in life. The Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) Val66Met polymorphism (rs6265) has been suggested to moderate the psychosis-inducing effects of childhood trauma in clinical and nonclinical samples. Our study aimed to explore the interaction effect between...
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