Association of serotonin system-related genes with homicidal behavior and criminal aggression in a prison population of Pakistani Origin

Association of serotonin system-related genes with homicidal behavior and criminal aggression in a prison population of Pakistani Origin

Abstract The serotonin transporter (SLC6A4), 5-HT2A (HTR2A) and 5-HT2B (HTR2B) recepter genes, express proteins that are important regulators of serotonin reuptake and signaling, and thereby may contribute to the pathogenesis of aggressive criminal behavior. 370 sentenced murderers in Pakistani pris...

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Main Authors: Muhammad Imran Qadeer, Ali Amar, Yung-Yu Huang, Eli Min, Hanga Galfalvy, Shahida Hasnain, J. John Mann
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2021-01-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-81198-4

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https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-81198-4

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