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HTR2A variation and sudden infant death syndrome: a case-control analysis.
Acta paediatrica (Oslo, Norway : 1992) - 1 Jan 2009
Rand Casey M, Berry-Kravis Elizabeth M, Fan Wenqing, Weese-Mayer Debra E
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AIM: The serotonergic (5-HT) system functions in central autonomic regulation with homeostatic roles in cardiorespiratory control, thermoregulation, arousal and sleep-wake cycling. Altered function and development of this system in cases of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) have been established, but the aetiology of these disturbances remains unclear. The serotonin receptor, HTR2A, functions within this system...
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