Research Article - (2014) Volume 17, Issue 3

The Pro-Inflammatory TNFA -308G>A (rs1800629) Polymorphism Is Associated with an Earlier Age at Onset in Patients with Major Depressive Disorder

Lückhoff HK1, Van Rensburg SJ2, Botha K3, Kidd M4 and Kotze MJ1*
1Division of Anatomical Pathology, Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University, Tygerberg, South Africa
2Division of Chemical Pathology, Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University, National Health Laboratory Service, Tygerberg Hospital, Tygerberg, South Africa
3Paarl Medical Centre, Paarl, South Africa
4Centre for Statistical Consultation, Department of Statistics and Actuarial Sciences, University of Stellenbosch, Tygerberg, South Africa
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