Article
Association of 5-HTTLPR/rs25531 with depressive symptoms in patients with coronary heart disease: A prospective study.
Journal of affective disorders - 1 Dec 2020
Warnke Katharina, Brandt Julia, Jörgens Silke, Arolt Volker, Beer Katja, Domschke Katharina, Haverkamp Wilhelm, Kuhlmann Stella L, Müller-Nordhorn Jacqueline, Rieckmann Nina, Schwarte Kathrin, Ströhle Andreas, Tschorn Mira, Waltenberger Johannes, Grosse Laura
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: 5-HTTLPR/rs25531 is suspected to be involved in the pathogenesis of both coronary heart disease (CHD)1 and depression. We aimed to investigate the role of 5-HTTLPR/rs25531 in the development of depressive symptoms among CHD patients in a longitudinal design. METHODS: N = 265 participants with CHD diagnosis were included while hospitalized in a department of cardiology and genotyped for the...
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