Article
The serotonin transporter polymorphism (5-HTTLPR) and coping strategies influence successful emotion regulation in an acute stress situation: Physiological evidence.
International journal of psychophysiology : official journal of the International Organization of Psychophysiology - 1 Apr 2017
Plieger Thomas, Melchers Martin, Vetterlein Annabel, Görtz Janina, Kuhn Sarah, Ruppel Melissa, Reuter Martin
Abstract excerpt
INTRODUCTION: Emotion regulation is an important everyday-life skill to reduce harm and stress. Consequently, research shows associations between psychopathologies and emotional dysregulation. The serotonin transporter polymorphism (5-HTTLPR) has repeatedly been associated to phenotypes and syndromes related to emotional dysregulation. However, there is no study showing any direct effects of 5-HTTLPR genotype and...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
