A paradoxical association of an oxytocin receptor gene polymorphism: Early-life adversity and vulnerability to depression

A paradoxical association of an oxytocin receptor gene polymorphism: Early-life adversity and vulnerability to depression

Several prosocial behaviors may be influenced by the hormone oxytocin. In line with this perspective, the oxytocin receptor (OXTR) gene single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP), rs53576, has been associated with a broad range of social behaviors. In this regard, the G allele of the OXTR SNP has been acc...

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Main Authors: Robyn Jane McQuaid, Opal Arilla McInnis, John D Stead, Kimberly eMatheson, Hymie eAnisman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2013-07-01
Series:Frontiers in Neuroscience
Subjects:
Depression
Oxytocin
SNP
stress
maltreatment
distrust
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fnins.2013.00128/full

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