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Evidence for interaction between markers in GABA(A) receptor subunit genes in an Argentinean autism spectrum disorder population.
Autism research : official journal of the International Society for Autism Research - 1 Feb 2014
Sesarini Carla V, Costa Lucas, Naymark Muriel, Grañana Nora, Cajal Andrea R, García Coto Miguel, Pallia Roberto C, Argibay Pablo F
Abstract excerpt
Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) can be conceptualized as a genetic dysfunction that disrupts development and function of brain circuits mediating social cognition and language. At least some forms of ASD may be associated with high level of excitation in neural circuits, and gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) has been implicated in its etiology. Single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNP) located within the GABA receptor...
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