Environmental and genetic factors contribute to the development of posttraumatic stress
disorder (PTSD). Variation in the 5‐HTTLPR polymorphism of the serotonin transporter gene …

Background Serotonin transporter-linked polymorphic region (5-HTTLPR) variants have
been extensively studied in psychiatric disorders. Although gender effects have been …

The 5-HTTLPR polymorphism has been widely regarded as a potential genetic risk factor for
affective disorders. Consistent with this, this polymorphism has been associated with altered …

Emotional resilience can be defined as the ability to maintain healthy and stable levels of
psychological functioning in the wake of stress and trauma. Although genes that contribute …

BACKGROUND: The functional polymorphism of the serotonin transporter gene (5HTTLPR)
has been earlier associated with affective disorders. No research has however been carried …

A functional polymorphism in the 5′ flanking region of the serotonin transporter gene
(17q11. 2, 5-HTTLPR) alters the transcription of the 5-HT transporter gene and seems to be …

The serotonin transporter promoter polymorphism (5-HTTLPR) has been associated with
vulnerability to stress-induced depressive symptoms and with the speed and rate of …

BackgroundThe short (s) allele of the serotonin transporter gene promoter (5-HTTLPR) may
be associated with exposure to social adversities and the subsequent onset of depressive …

The objective of this study was to analyze association of the serotonin transporter gene 5–
HTTLPR polymorphism on lifetime depression and alcohol dependence in the Collaborative …

Objective: Neurobiological and clinical studies suggest that childhood maltreatment may
result in functional and structural nervous system changes that predispose the individual to …