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Gene-environment interaction as a predictor of early adjustment in first episode psychosis.
Schizophrenia research - 1 Nov 2017
Fraguas David, Díaz-Caneja Covadonga M, Corripio Iluminada, González-Pinto Ana, Lobo Antonio, Bioque Miquel, Cuesta Manuel J, Sanjuán Julio, Rodríguez-Toscano Elisa, Arias Bárbara, Sarró Salvador, Cabrera Bibiana, Bulbena Antoni, Vieta Eduard, Castro-Fornieles Josefina, Arango Celso, Bernardo Miquel, Parellada Mara
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: This study aims to explore the gene-environment interaction hypothesis applied to pre-symptomatic neurodevelopmental phenotypes of first episode psychosis (FEP), that is, genetic factors might increase vulnerability to the effects of environmental adverse conditions occurring at later stages of development. METHODS: We constructed a schematic 'two-hit' model, with Val/Val homozygosity for the...
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