Association of a functional polymorphism of the serotonin transporter gene with anxiety-related temperament and behavior problems in children: a longitudinal study from infancy to the mid-teens

Jorm, Anthony F; Prior, M H; Sanson, Ann Veronica; Smart, Diana; Zhang, Yafei; Easteal, Simon

Association of a functional polymorphism of the serotonin transporter gene with anxiety-related temperament and behavior problems in children: a longitudinal study from infancy to the mid-teens

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2000

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Jorm, Anthony F

Prior, M H

Sanson, Ann Veronica

Smart, Diana

Zhang, Yafei

Easteal, Simon

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Nature Publishing Group

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A polymorphism in the promoter region of the serotonin transporter gene (5-HTTLPR) has been associated with anxiety-related personality traits in adults. Initial studies showed that the short allele was associated with higher neuroticism, anxiety and harm

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Keywords: serotonin transporter; adolescence; adolescent; anxiety; article; avoidance behavior; behavior disorder; child; DNA polymorphism; genotype; groups by age; human; infancy; infant; neurosis; personality; priority journal; promoter region; temperament; Adole Anxiety; Depression; Genetics; Longitudinal; Serotonin transport; Temperament

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http://hdl.handle.net/1885/89145

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Molecular Psychiatry

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