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Association of SLC6A4 methylation with long-term outcomes after stroke: focus on the interaction with suicidal ideation.
Scientific reports - 1 Feb 2021
Kang Hee-Ju, Lee Eun-Hye, Kim Ju-Wan, Kim Sung-Wan, Shin Il-Seon, Kim Joon-Tae, Park Man-Seok, Cho Ki-Hyun, Han Jung-Soo, Lyoo In Kyoon, Kim Jae-Min
Abstract excerpt
Serotonin (5-HT) plays an important role in cerebrovascular homeostasis and psychiatric disorders, including suicidality. Methylation of the serotonin transporter gene (SLC6A4) is associated with 5-HT expression. However, the prognostic roles of SLC6A4 methylation and suicidal ideation (SI) in long-term outcomes of stroke have not been evaluated. We investigated the independent and interactive effects of SLC6A4...
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