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SLC6A14 and 5-HTR2C polymorphisms are associated with food intake and nutritional status in children.
Clinical biochemistry - 1 Dec 2015
Miranda Raquel C K, Vetter Silvia B, Genro Júlia P, Campagnolo Paula D B, Mattevi Vanessa S, Vitolo Márcia R, Almeida Silvana
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Serotonin plays a critical role in the regulation of food intake. The solute carrier family 6 member 14 (SLC6A14) and serotonin receptor 2C (5-HTR2C) genes are involved in the bioavailability and action of this neurotransmitter. OBJECTIVE: Evaluation of the association of six polymorphisms in these genes with food intake and nutritional status in children followed to 7-8years of age. DESIGN: Blood...
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