COMT but Not 5HTTLPR Gene Is Associated with Depression in First-Episode Psychosis: The Role of Stressful Life Events

COMT but Not 5HTTLPR Gene Is Associated with Depression in First-Episode Psychosis: The Role of Stressful Life Events

Serotonergic and dopaminergic systems are involved in the regulation of mood and reactivity to psychological stress. This study explores, in a sample of first episode psychosis (FEP) patients, whether more severe depressive symptoms were found in those who: (1) experienced a major stressful event in...

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Main Authors: Sarah Tosato, Chiara Bonetto, Katia De Santi, Antonio Lasalvia, Massimo Gennarelli, Doriana Cristofalo, Mariaelena Bertani, Mirella Ruggeri, on behalf of the PICOS-Veneto Group
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-01-01
Series:Genes
Subjects:
COMT
5-HTTLPR
stressful life events
depression
first-episode psychosis
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4425/14/2/350

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