A relationship between early life stress and depression: the role of the serotonin transporter gene polymorphism (5-HTTLPR) REVIEW
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چکیده
Early life stress has been associated with many different negative outcomes including adulthood depression. Studies have suggested a role of the serotonin transporter gene polymorphism (5-HTTLPR) in explaining this relationship. However, consistent replication of this gene-environment interaction have proven difficult. This paper will review contrasting evidence assessing this interaction. Previous research has revealed a complex interplay of factors that might explain how certain 5-HTTLPR genotypes interact with early life stress to produce sensitivity to stress and adulthood depression. Maladaptive cognitive and behavioral patterns will be reviewed in light of 5-HTTLPR’s impact on brain regions associated with mood regulation. Future research directions and clinical interventions will also be discussed.
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