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Published May 30, 2023

Erica M. Seelent  

Abstract

Biogenetics plays an important role in the pathogenesis of adolescent depression and the study of gene polymorphisms has updated the understanding of adolescent depression. However, under the influence of gene-environment interaction and adolescent developmental age factors, the impact of gene polymorphisms on adolescent depression is intricate. Studying and elucidating the relationship between depression-related gene polymorphisms and adolescent depression contributes to the study of the pathogenesis of depression and provides new clues for the prevention and treatment of depression in adolescents. This article reviews the related gene polymorphisms around adolescent depression.

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Keywords

Depressive Disorder, Gene polymorphism, Adolescent, Pathogenesis

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How to Cite
Seelent, E. M. (2023). Adolescent Depressive Disorder and Gene Polymorphism. Science Insights, 42(5), 929–934. https://doi.org/10.15354/si.23.re327
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