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Cambridge University Press, European Psychiatry, 6(25), p. 311-313
DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpsy.2009.10.008
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BDNF Val66Met polymorphism is associated with aggressive behavior in schizophrenia
Journal article published in 2010 by
G. Spalletta,
D. W. Morris 
,
F. Angelucci,
I. A. Rubino,
I. Spoletini,
P. Bria,
G. Martinotti,
A. Siracusano,
G. Bonaviri,
S. Bernardini,
C. Caltagirone,
P. Bossù,
G. Donohoe,
M. Gill,
A. P. Corvin
,
F. Angelucci,
I. A. Rubino,
I. Spoletini,
P. Bria,
G. Martinotti,
A. Siracusano,
G. Bonaviri,
S. Bernardini,
C. Caltagirone,
P. Bossù,
G. Donohoe,
M. Gill,
A. P. Corvin
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Abstract
AbstractBrain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) gene variants may potentially influence behaviour. In order to test this hypothesis, we investigated the relationship between BDNF Val66Met polymorphism and aggressive behaviour in a population of schizophrenic patients. Our results showed that increased number of BDNF Met alleles was associated with increased aggressive behaviour.