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Serotonin-1A receptor polymorphism (rs6295) associated with thermal pain perception.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2012
Lindstedt Fredrik, Karshikoff Bianka, Schalling Martin, Olgart Höglund Caroline, Ingvar Martin, Lekander Mats, Kosek Eva
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Serotonin (5-HT) is highly involved in pain regulation and serotonin-1A (5-HT1A) receptors are important in determining central 5-HT tone. Accordingly, variation in the 5-HT1A receptor gene (HTR1A) may contribute to inter-individual differences in human pain sensitivity. The minor G-allele of the HTR1A single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) rs6295 attenuates firing of serotonergic neurons and reduces...
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