Genetic variation of the 5-HT2A receptor gene and bipolar affective disorder.

doi:10.1007/s004390050556

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Genetic variation of the 5-HT2A receptor gene and bipolar affective disorder.

Human genetics - 1 Oct 1997

Gutiérrez B, Bertranpetit J, Collier D, Arranz M J, Vallès V, Guillamat R, Van Os J, Fañanás L

Abstract excerpt

Abnormalities of the serotonergic system have classically been associated with the origin of affective disorders through the biochemical action of therapeutic agents and their role in affective and perceptual states. In the present study, we hypothesized that genetic variation in the 5-hydroxytry...

Topics

Bipolar Disorder
Female
Gene Frequency
Genes
Genetic Variation
Haplotypes
Humans
Male
Polymorphism, Genetic
Receptor, Serotonin, 5-HT2A
Receptors, Serotonin
Spain

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