Depressive symptoms are associated with a functional polymorphism in a miR-433 binding site in the FGF20 gene
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DOI: 10.1186/s13041-018-0397-0
Abstract: Genetic studies of major depressive disorder and its associated endophenotypes are useful for the identification of candidate genes. In recent years, variations in non-coding RNA genes, such as miRNAs, have been explored as novel candidates… read more here.
Keywords: depressive symptoms; functional polymorphism; fgf20 gene; mir 433 ... See more keywords
Does the functional polymorphism-1562C/T of MMP-9 gene influence brain disorders?
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DOI: 10.3389/fncel.2023.1110967
Abstract: Metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) is one of the most strongly expressed matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) in the brain. The MMP-9 activity in the brain is strictly regulated, and any disruptions in this regulation contribute to a development of… read more here.
Keywords: mmp; brain; mmp gene; functional polymorphism ... See more keywords