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Interaction between the serotonin transporter gene (5-HTTLPR), stressful life events, and risk of depression

Authors :
Risch, Neil
Herrell, Richard
Lehner, Thomas
Liang, Kung-Yee
Eaves, Lindon
Hoh, Josephine
Griem, Andrea
Kovacs, Maria
Ott, Jurg
Merikangas, Kathleen Ries
Source :
JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association. June 17, 2009, Vol. 301 Issue 23, p2462, 10 p.
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

A study was conducted to evaluate the effect of the serotonin transporter gene (5-HTTLPR) and stressful life events on an increased risk of depression. Results have indicated that there is no association between the serotonin transporter gene and stress on depression among men and women.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00987484
Volume :
301
Issue :
23
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.202673872