A paradoxical association of an oxytocin receptor gene polymorphism: Early-life adversity and vulnerability to depression

Several prosocial behaviors may be influenced by the hormone oxytocin.In line with this perspective, the oxytocin receptor (OXTR) gene single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP), rs53576, has been associated with a broad range of social behaviors.In this regard, the G allele of the OXTR SNP has been accompanied by beneficial attributes such as increased

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Evaluation of Diagnostic Performance of MDCT Coronary Angiography in Comparison with Conventional Coronary Angiography

Background: Coronary artery disease is now becoming increasingly prevalent than before especially in younger age groups.We in the current study tried to evaluate the potential of 128 slice MDCT coronary angiography for the detection of stenotic coronary here lesions by comparing the results of computed tomographic coronary angiography to a gold sta

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