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Possible influence of the insertion/deletion polymorphism in the angiotensin I-converting enzyme gene on theraputic outcome in affective disorders
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Combined action of the ACE D- and the G-protein β3 T-allele in major depression: a possible link to cardiovascular disease?
Although it is well established that depression is a major risk factor for the development of coronary artery disease and that cerebrovascular disease can be a major contributing factor for the development of ...
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Effects of Alprazolam on Cholecystokinin-Tetrapeptide-Induced Panic and Hypothalamic–Pituitary–Adrenal-Axis Activity: A Placebo-Controlled Study
Cholecystokinin-tetrapeptide (CCK-4) induces panic attacks both in patients with panic disorder (PD) and healthy volunteers. It has been shown that panic elicited by CCK-4 is improved after treatment with anti...
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SNP and haplotype analysis of a novel tryptophan hydroxylase isoform (TPH2) gene provide evidence for association with major depression
Tryptophan hydroxylase (TPH), being the rate-limiting enzyme in the biosynthesis of serotonin plays a major role as candidate gene in several psychiatric disorders. Recently, a second TPH isoform (TPH2) was id...
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Influence of mirtazapine on plasma concentrations of neuroactive steroids in major depression and on 3α-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase activity
Concentrations of 3α-reduced neuroactive steroids are altered in depression and normalize after antidepressant pharmacotherapy with selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors (SSRIs). We investigated the impact of ...
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Polymorphisms in the angiotensin-converting enzyme gene are associated with unipolar depression, ACE activity and hypercortisolism
Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) is assumed to influence the activity of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenocortical (HPA) system, which shows hyperactivity in the majority of patients with major depression. ...