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 ...