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CCR5-Δ32 polymorphism: a possible protective factor for post-stroke depressive symptoms.
Journal of psychiatry & neuroscience : JPN - 22 Jul 2021
Tene Oren, Hallevi Hen, Molad Jeremy, Usher Saly, Seyman Estelle, Bornstein Natan M, Shenhar-Tsarfaty Shani, Ben Assayag Einor
Abstract excerpt
Background: A naturally occurring loss-of-function mutation in the gene for C-C chemokine receptor type 5 (CCR5-Δ32) has recently been reported as a protective factor in post-stroke motor and cognitive recovery. We sought to examine whether this mutation also prevented the development of depressive symptoms up to 2 years after a stroke. Methods: Participants were survivors of a first-ever mild to moderate...
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