[Association between the MAOA-uVNTR polymorphism and antisocial personality traits in alcoholic men].

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Abstract

We have analysed the MAOA-uVNTR polymorphism in the promoter region of the X-chromosomal monoamine oxidase A (MAOA) gene. The first aim was to examine the association between the MAOA genotype and the alcoholic phenotype. In the second part of the paper we have analysed the association of the MAOA genotype with impulsive and aggressive behaviour. Genotypes with 3 or 5-repeat alleles (MAOA-L-genotype) were reported to be associated with impulsive and aggressive traits.

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Journal ID (iso-abbrev): Fortschr Neurol Psychiatr

Title: Fortschritte der Neurologie-Psychiatrie

Publisher: Georg Thieme Verlag KG

ISSN (Electronic): 1439-3522

ISSN (Print): 0720-4299

Publication date (Electronic): Mar 2015

Volume: 83

Issue: 3

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[1 ] Psychiatrische Klinik, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität, München.

[2 ] Klinik für Psychiatrie, Psychotherapie und Psychosomatik, Krankenhaus Perleberg.

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DOI: 10.1055/s-0034-1399249

PubMed ID: 25794322

SO-VID: 48c2a157-9321-439c-8d90-91aa7d52d81f

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