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Association of NTRK2 gene with suicidality: a meta-analysis.
Psychiatric genetics - 1 Dec 2024
Ye Wenzhu, Zhang Ruo Su, Hosang Georgina M, Fabbri Chiara, King Nicole, Strauss John, Jones Ian, Jones Lisa, Breen Gerome, Kennedy James L, Vincent John B, Zai Clement C
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BACKGROUND: Previous studies have shown that genes in brain development pathways may have important roles in affecting risk of suicidal behaviors, with our previous meta-analysis supporting a role of the brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) gene. NTRK2 is a gene that encodes the neurotrophic receptor tyrosine kinase 2, which is a receptor for BDNF. In the current study, we aim to examine the potential...
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