Possible influence of the insertion/deletion polymorphism in the angiotensin I-converting enzyme gene on therapeutic outcome in affective disorders.

Authors :: Baghai, T.C.
Shüle, C.
Zwanzger, P.
Minov, C.
Schwarz, M.J.
de Jonge, S.
Rupprecht, R.
Bondy, B.
Source :: Molecular Psychiatry; 2001, Vol. 6 Issue 3, p258, 2p
Publication Year :: 2001
Abstract: Studies the influence of insertion/deletion polymorphism of the angiotensin I-converting enzyme (ACE) on therapeutic outcome in patients with unipolar major depression. Association of ACE allele-D with increased neuropeptide degradation; Effects of variants in the ACE gene on drug response.

Subjects :: ANGIOTENSIN converting enzyme
MENTAL depression
GENETIC polymorphisms

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