Association of SLC6A4 gene polymorphisms with Schizophrenia

• Main Authors: Aladzemi, Farah Wahida, Ku Zaifah, Norsidah, Abdullah, Kartini, Musa, Ramli, Abdul Razak, Tariq, Abdullah, Nor Zamzila, A.Talib, Norlelawati
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Language: English
• Published: 2015
• Subjects: R Medicine (General)
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/42999/1/42999.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/42999/; http://klconference.com/
• Institution: Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia

Introduction: The SLC6A4 gene encode for serotonin transporter which regulates synaptic concentration of serotonin thus influences perception, mood, emotion, behavior, and cognition which are the main symptoms of Schizophrenia (Sz). This study investigated the association of SNPs within SLC6A4 gene...