Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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10454307 | Biological Psychology | 2012 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
⺠The serotonin 5HTR2C receptor mediates HPA axis activation during stress. ⺠A functional polymorphism of the 5HTR2C gene predicted HPA axis response to stress. ⺠Specifically, in our study rs6318 moderated cortisol levels in response to stress. ⺠Genetic variation in 5HTR2C may be associated with risk for cardiovascular disease.
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Authors
Beverly H. Brummett, Cynthia M. Kuhn, Stephen H. Boyle, Michael A. Babyak, Ilene C. Siegler, Redford B. Williams,