Depression like characteristics of 5HTTLPR polymorphism and temperament in excessive internet users
Journal of Affective DisordersPublished 29 November 2007
Young Sik Lee, Doug Hyun Han, Kevin C. Yang, Melissa Daniels, Chul Na, Baik Seok Kee
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It is suggested that EIU subjects may have genetic and personality traits similar to depressed patients in terms of serotonin transporter gene expression and harm avoidance.
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The EIU group had higher SS-5HTTLPR frequencies, harm avoidance, and BDI scores. SS-5HTTLPR expression was closely related to harm avoidance in EIU. The results of this study suggest that EIU subjects may have genetic and personality traits similar to depressed patients.
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