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Serotonin transporter role in identifying similarities between SIDS and idiopathic ALTE.
Pediatrics - 1 Jul 2012
Filonzi Laura, Magnani Cinzia, Nosetti Luana, Nespoli Luigi, Borghi Camilla, Vaghi Marina, Nonnis Marzano Francesco
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: Considering previous genetic studies on sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and the role of L/L serotonin transporter (5HTT) genotype and correlated genes monoamine oxidase A (MAOA) and dopamine transporter (DAT) in unexpected death, an investigation was carried out verifying their involvement in apparent life-threatening events (ALTE and idiopathic form [IALTE]), also assessing common molecular basis...
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