The presence of the long (l) variant of the serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine: 5-HT) transporter
gene-linked polymorphic region (5-HTTLPR) is reported to be associated with a more …

Discussion The clinical symptoms of the present cases fulfilled the criteria for NMS proposed
by Pope et a!(1986). In case one, the causal relationship between the episodes and the …

: To determine the primary factors responsible for the increased incidence of malformation
in the offspring of antiepileptic drug (AED)‐treated epileptic mothers, special attention was …

The purpose of the present study was to identify the associated factors of rehospitalization
in schizophrenic patients. A case‐control study was conducted. The cases consisted of …

Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) may be composed of some symptom clusters with distinct
neurochemical disturbances, suggesting the importance of the factor analysis of depressive …

The effect of parental rearing on interpersonal sensitivity was studied in 469 Japanese
volunteers. Perceived parental rearing was assessed by the Parental Bonding Instrument, which …

BACKGROUND: We investigated the relationship between a brain-derived neurotrophic
factor (BDNF) polymorphism (Val66Met) and the clinical response of patients with major …

Monoamine oxidase A (MAOA) and tryptophan hydroxylase (TPH) are the staple enzymes
in the metabolism of serotonin (5-HT). The genetic polymorphisms of these two enzymes …

Background It has been suggested that interpersonal sensitivity, a personality trait associated
with depression and anxiety disorders, is linked with attachment insecurity. To confirm this …

Influences of parental rearing on the personality traits of healthy subjects were studied in
323 Japanese volunteers. Perceived parental rearing was assessed with the use of the …