Steroid 21-hydroxylase gene variants and late-life depression

A feature of late-life depression is alterations of the stress hormone system. The CYP21A2 gene encodes for the steroid 21-hydroxylase enzyme which is required for the biosynthesis of mineralocorticoids and gluco...

Source: BMC Research Notes - May 25, 2021 Category: Research Authors: Marie-Laure Ancelin, Joanna Norton, Karen Ritchie, Isabelle Chaudieu and Joanne Ryan Tags: Research note Source Type: research