Association analysis of monoamine oxidase A gene and bipolar affective disorder in Han Chinese

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Monoamine oxidase A (MAOA) is a mitochondrial enzyme involved in degrading several different biological amines, including serotonin. Although several pieces of evidence suggested that MAOA is important in the etiology of bipolar affe...

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Main Authors: Lai Te-Jen, Yang Wei-Chih, Davamani Fabian, Lin Yi-Mei J, Sun H Sunny
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-05-01
Series:Behavioral and Brain Functions
Online Access:http://www.behavioralandbrainfunctions.com/content/4/1/21