The serotonin [5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT)] system has been implicated in the pathogenesis of major depressive disorder (MDD). Among the 5-HT receptor subtypes, 5-HT2 is one of the major pharmacologica
CI, confidence interval; BJ, Beijing; GZ, Guangzhou. a. Case vs. Control. A combined group of the minor-allele homozygotes and heterozygotes was compared with the major-allele homozygotes group ((AT+T
a: Urinary free cortisol, UFC, normal ranges: age>59 y, 7–33 µg/d, 15 to 59 y 13–53 µg/d for males and 11–38 µg/d for females,10–14 y 7–34 µg/d, 5–9 y 4–25 µg/d. b: Plasma cortisol (F), 8.00 am basal
