DNA methylation levels of the serotonin transporter gene are not associated with the outcome of highly standardized one-session exposure-based fear treatment.

doi:10.1016/j.jpsychires.2023.12.001

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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 a...

Topics

Adult
Humans
DNA Methylation
Serotonin Plasma Membrane Transport Proteins
Fear
Genotype
Alleles

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