Schizophrenia Research Forum - A Catalyst for Creative Thinking

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Comment by:  Mary Reid
Submitted 28 September 2006 Posted 29 September 2006

It's of interest that Vazza and colleagues suggest that 15q26 is a new susceptibility locus for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. I have suggested that reduced function of the anti-inflammatory SEPS1 (selenoprotein S) at 15q26.3 may reproduce the neuropathology seen in schizophrenia.

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Comment by:  Patricia Estani
Submitted 5 October 2006 Posted 6 October 2006
  I recommend the Primary Papers