Article
Interactions between the vascular endothelial growth factor gene polymorphism and life events in susceptibility to major depressive disorder in a Chinese population.
Journal of affective disorders - 1 Aug 2017
Han Dong, Qiao Zhengxue, Chen Lu, Qiu Xiaohui, Fang Deyu, Yang Xiuxian, Ma Jingsong, Chen Mingqi, Yang Jiarun, Wang Lin, Zhu Xiongzhao, Zhang Congpei, Yang Yanjie, Pan Hui
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Recent studies suggest that vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) is involved in the development of major depressive disorder. The aim of this study is to investigate the interaction between vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) polymorphism (+405G/C, rs2010963) and negative life events in the pathogenesis of major depressive disorder (MDD). METHODS: DNA genotyping was performed on peripheral...
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