Linking Y-chromosomal short tandem repeat loci to human male impulsive aggression.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Men are more susceptible to impulsive behavior than women. Epidemiological studies revealed that the impulsive aggressive behavior is affected by genetic factors, and the male-specific Y chromosome plays an important role in this behavior. In this study, we investigated the association between the impulsive aggressive behavior and Y-chromosomal short tandem repeats (Y-STRs) loci.

Methods

The collected biologic samples from 271 offenders with impulsive aggressive behavior and 492 healthy individuals without impulsive aggressive behavior were amplified by PowerPlex^RY23 PCR System and the resultant products were separated by electrophoresis and further genotyped. Then, comparisons in allele and haplotype frequencies of the selected 22 Y-STRs were made in

SUBMITTER: Yang C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5698871 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature