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Self-injury in autism spectrum disorder: an effect of serotonin transporter gene promoter variants.
Psychiatry research - 30 Dec 2014
Kolevzon Alexander, Lim Teresa, Schmeidler James, Martello Toni, Cook Edwin H, Silverman Jeremy M
Abstract excerpt
Self-injurious behavior in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has been associated with lower whole blood serotonin levels and the role of serotonin transporter gene promoter region (5HTTLPR) polymorphisms is of interest because of their effects on transporter functioning. This study examined the association between self-injurious behavior in ASD and allelic frequencies of 5HTTLPR. Sixty-four children and adolescents...
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