Functionality of promoter microsatellites of arginine vasopressin receptor 1A (AVPR1A): implications for autism

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Arginine vasopressin (AVP) has been hypothesized to play a role in aetiology of autism based on a demonstrated involvement in the regulation of social behaviours. The arginine vasopressin receptor 1A gene (<it>AVPR1A</it>...

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Main Authors: Tansey Katherine E, Hill Matthew J, Cochrane Lynne E, Gill Michael, Anney Richard JL, Gallagher Louise
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-03-01
Series:Molecular Autism
Online Access:http://www.molecularautism.com/content/2/1/3