Study of the serotonin transporter (<it>SLC6A4</it>) and <it>BDNF </it>genes in French patients with non syndromic mental deficiency

Study of the serotonin transporter (<it>SLC6A4</it>) and <it>BDNF </it>genes in French patients with non syndromic mental deficiency

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Mental deficiency has been linked to abnormalities in cortical neuronal network connectivity and plasticity. These mechanisms are in part under the control of two interacting signalling pathways, the serotonergic and the brain-derive...

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Main Authors: Mignon Laurence, Thepault Rose-Anne, Cherpi-Antar Catherine, Védrine Sylviane, Andres Christian R, Tabagh Refaat, Dufour-Rainfray Diane, Moraine Claude, Vourc'h Patrick
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-02-01
Series:BMC Medical Genetics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2350/11/30

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