Pharmacogenetic polymorphisms and response to escitalopram and venlafaxine over 8 weeks in major depression

ConclusionEthnicity may have differential effects on the 5‐HTTLPR genotype‐efficacy relationship. Results suggest that l/l allele for 5‐HTTLPR is associated with a robust treatment response to ESC in Caucasian subjects only. Copyright © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

Source: Human Psychopharmacology: Clinical and Experimental - September 9, 2013 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Chee Ng, Jerome Sarris, Ajeet Singh, Chad Bousman, Keith Byron, Lai Huat Peh, Deidre Joy Smith, Chay Hoon Tan, Isaac Schweitzer Tags: Research Article Source Type: research