Posted by linkadge on July 4, 2005, at 20:40:23
In reply to Re: HIgh MAO-A in depression, posted by linkadge on July 4, 2005, at 20:27:59
Not sure what to make of this too. From the same link.
An interesting study showed that there is a Dutch family which has a genetic defect which causes a deficiency of MAO-A (which degrades serotonin and norepi). Norepi increases anger, while serotonin suppresses fear. The men in this family had double the normal levels of norepi and nine times the normal levels of serotonin. The high norepi made them get angry easily and the high serotonin almost completely eliminated any feelings of fear. The result: high aggression and violent behavior. They get angry and have no fear of the consequences of attacking those who make them angry.
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