Sexually dimorphic effects of oxytocin receptor gene (OXTR) variants on Harm Avoidance

URN to cite this document:: urn:nbn:de:bvb:355-epub-258583
DOI to cite this document:: 10.5283/epub.25858

Stankova, Trayana ; Eichhammer, Peter ; Langguth, Berthold ; Sand, Philipp G.

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Abstract

Background: Recent research has suggested that oxytocin receptor gene (OXTR) variants may account for individual differences in social behavior, the effects of stress and parenting styles. Little is known, however, on a putative role of the gene in heritable temperamental traits. Methods: We addressed effects of two common OXTR variants, rs237900 and rs237902, on personality dimensions in 99 ...