Investigation of SLC6A4 gene expression in autism spectrum disorders

Objective: Autism is defined as a complex neurodevelopmental disorder. Genetics plays a major role in the etiology of autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The role of the serotonin in the development of autism has been widely investigated. SLC6A4 gene (SERT or 5-HT) has an important role reuptaking of s...

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Main Authors: Elif Funda Şener, Keziban Korkmaz, Didem Behice Öztop, Gökmen Zararsız, Yusuf Özkul
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Modestum Publishing LTD 2015-06-01
Series:Journal of Clinical and Experimental Investigations
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Online Access:http://www.jceionline.org/upload/sayi/27/JCEI-01171.pdf