The influence of serotonin- and other genes on impulsive behavioral aggression and cognitive impulsivity in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD): Findings from a family-based association test (FBAT) analysis

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Low serotonergic (5-HT) activity correlates with increased impulsive-aggressive behavior, while the opposite association may apply to cognitive impulsiveness. Both types of impulsivity are associated with attention-deficit/hyperactiv...

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Main Authors: Gill Michael, Franke Barbara, Ebstein Richard P, Buitelaar Jan K, Anney Richard JL, Chen Wai, Banaschewski Tobias, Sonuga-Barke Edmund JS, Faraone Stephen V, Christiansen Hanna, Lasky-Su Jessica, Oades Robert D, Miranda Ana, Roeyers Herbert, Rothenberger Aribert, Sergeant Joseph A, Steinhausen Hans-Christoph, Taylor Eric A, Thompson Margaret, Asherson Philip
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-10-01
Series:Behavioral and Brain Functions
Online Access:http://www.behavioralandbrainfunctions.com/content/4/1/48