Gene Therapy
Studies from University Federal of Minas Gerais add new findings in the area of gene therapy
Published in Gene Therapy Weekly, September 27th, 2007
Scientists discuss in "Serotonin transporter gene polymorphism (5-HTTLPR) in patients with oral lichen planus" new findings in gene therapy. According to recent research from Brazil, "Considerable evidence indicates that serotonergic mechanisms, particularly the serotonin transporter (5-HTT) may be involved in psychiatric alterations. Recent findings have demonstrated that depression and stress are influenced by polymorphism of the promoter region of 5-HTT (5-HTTLPR) and that the short allele (S) is associated with reduced transcriptional efficiency resulting in reduced serotonin expression and uptake."
"As psychiatric and genetic factors have been implicated in the...
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Source: Gene Therapy Weekly (2007-09-27)
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