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DNA methylation levels of the serotonin transporter gene are not associated with the outcome of highly standardized one-session exposure-based fear treatment.
Journal of psychiatric research - 1 Feb 2024
Wannemüller André, Kumsta Robert, Moser Dirk, Jöhren Hans-Peter, Margraf Jürgen
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Epigenetic alterations are regarded as a potential mechanism mediating the effects of environmental risk factors on vulnerability for a range of mental health problems. Recent studies have addressed the question whether DNA methylation patterns predict the outcome of psychological interventions and whether treatment effects might be associated with changes of DNA methylation. We assessed phobic fear symptoms,...
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