Association of the maoa promoter uvntr polymorphism with suicide attempts in patients with major depressive disorder
Journal
BMC Medical Genetics
Journal Volume
12
Pages
74
Date Issued
2011
Author(s)
Lung F.-W.
Tzeng D.-S.
Huang M.-F.
MING-BEEN LEE
Abstract
The MAOA 4R allele is associated with enhanced vulnerability to suicide in depressed males, but not in community subjects. The MAOA 4R allele affects vulnerability to suicide through the mediating factor of depressive symptoms. Further large-scale studies are needed to verify the psychopathology of the relationships among MAOA uVNTR polymorphism, symptom profiles, and suicidal behavior.
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Type
journal article