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[Evidence for association and epistasis between the genetic markers SLC6A4 and HTR2A in autism etiology].
Biomedica : revista del Instituto Nacional de Salud - 1 Jan 2000
Valencia Ana Victoria, Páez Ana Lucía, Sampedro María Elena, Ávila Clara, Cardona Julio César, Mesa Catalina, Galvis Lina, Carrizosa Jaime, Camargo Mauricio, Ruiz Andrés, Cornejo William, Bedoya Gabriel
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INTRODUCTION: Autism spectrum disorders are severe neurodevelopmental disorders with a strong genetic component. The potential role of the serotoninergic system in the development of autistic disorder has been based on the observation of hyperserotoninemia in autistic subjects and the results of drug treatment studies. Multiple molecules involved in serotonin metabolism and neurotransmission have been studied;...
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