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ORIGINAL INVESTIGATIONS

Association of polymorphisms of the serotonergic pathways with clinical traits of impulsive-aggression and suicidality in adolescents: A multi-center study

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Pages 33-41 | Received 28 Apr 2010, Accepted 27 Jul 2010, Published online: 27 Sep 2010

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