Chunk #89 — Methods/Design — Primary analysis 2: analysis of the impact of 5-HTTLPR variation across all ages — Arm A: childhood maltreatment

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Protocol for a collaborative meta-analysis of 5-HTTLPR, stress, and depression.

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As noted above, childhood maltreatment has been reported as a particular stressor of interest for understanding the relationship between 5-HTTLPR variation and depression. This portion of the analysis differs from the first primary analysis Arm A in that there is no limit on the ages of the subjects at the time of interview.