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GTR Home > Conditions/Phenotypes > Anxiety

Summary

Intense feelings of nervousness, tension, or panic often arise in response to interpersonal stresses. There is worry about the negative effects of past unpleasant experiences and future negative possibilities. Individuals may feel fearful, apprehensive, or threatened by uncertainty, and they may also have fears of falling apart or losing control. [from HPO]

Available tests

20 tests are in the database for this condition.

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Genes See tests for all associated and related genes

  • Also known as: 5-HTT, 5-HTTLPR, 5HTT, HTT, OCD1, SERT, SERT1, hSERT, SLC6A4
    Summary: solute carrier family 6 member 4

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