PTSDgene database

Study Report

Study Information
Basic Info
Reference
Citation Kovacic Petrovic, Z., et al. (2016). "No association between the serotonin transporter linked polymorphic region polymorphism and severity of posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms in combat veterans with or without comorbid depression." Psychiatry Res 244: 376-381.
Phenotype PTSD severity
Trauma Combat
Study Design Cross-sectional study
Study Type Candidate gene association study
Sample Size 158 cases, 167 controls
SNP/Marker Size 1 SNP
Predominant Ethnicity Caucasian
Population Croatian
Gender 325 males, 0 females
Age Case: mean age=41.0 years,SD=7.0. Control: not mentioned.

Detail Info

Genetic result reported by this study
Normal genetic result reported by this study (count: 1)
Marker Phenotype Related Gene Statistical Values Author Comments Marker's Category
5-HTTLPR PTSD severity SLC6A4 X2=11.04, df=5, P-value=0.051 No significant association was found between the severity of...... No significant association was found between the severity of PTSD symptoms and 5-HTTLPR genotype. More... Non-significant