The 5-HTTLPR genotype, early life adversity and cortisol responsivity to psychosocial stress in women

The 5-HTTLPR genotype, early life adversity and cortisol responsivity to psychosocial stress in women

BackgroundThe serotonin transporter gene-linked polymorphic region (5-HTTLPR) has previously been associated with hypothalamus–pituitary–adrenal axis function. Moreover, it has been suggested that this association is moderated by an interaction with stressful life experiences.AimsTo investigate the...

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Main Authors: Jurate Aleknaviciute, Joke H. M. Tulen, Yolanda B. de Rijke, Mark van der Kroeg, Cornelis G. Kooiman, Steven A. Kushner
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Cambridge University Press 2018-07-01
Series:BJPsych Open
Subjects:
5-HTTLPR
hypothalamus–pituitary–adrenal axis
psychosocial stress
cortisol
women
Online Access:https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/S2056472418000236/type/journal_article

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