Fol. Biol. 2010, 56, 19-26
https://doi.org/10.14712/fb2010056010019
Polymorphisms of Genes for Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor, Methylenetetrahydrofolate Reductase, Tyrosine Hydroxylase, and Endothelial Nitric Oxide Synthase in Depression and Metabolic Syndrome
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