Serotonin 2c receptor gene expression in the rhesus amygdala predicts anxious temperament

Rationale/statement of the problem : In the central nervous system, the serotonin (5HT) neurotransmitter system plays a key role in the regulation of mood and emotion. Alterations in the 5HT system are thought to contribute to psychopathologies. In addition, drugs targeting the 5HT system are effect...

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Main Authors: Patrick H. Roseboom, Steve A. Nanda, Jonathan A. Oler, Andrew S. Fox, Alexander J. Shackman, Steve E. Shelton, Ned H. Kalin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2012-09-01
Series:European Journal of Psychotraumatology
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