Article
Aquaporin-1 and aquaporin-9 gene variations in sudden infant death syndrome.
International journal of legal medicine - 1 May 2021
Opdal Siri Hauge, Ferrante Linda, Rognum Torleiv Ole, Stray-Pedersen Arne
Abstract excerpt
Several studies have indicated that a vulnerability in the development and regulation of brain function is involved in sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). The aim of this study was to investigate the genes encoding the brain aquaporins (AQPs) AQP1 and AQP9 in SIDS. The hypothesis was that specific variants of these genes are part of the genetic vulnerability predisposing infants to sudden unexpected death. The...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
