Abstract
This study was conducted to examine the relationship between whole blood serotonin level and behavioral symptoms in 78 subjects with autism. No significant associations were found between serotonin level and the primary behavioral outcome measures. However, a significant inverse relationship between serotonin level and self-injury was demonstrated.
2009 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Publication types
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Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Autistic Disorder / blood
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Autistic Disorder / complications*
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Child
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Child, Preschool
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Cumulative Trauma Disorders / blood*
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Cumulative Trauma Disorders / etiology*
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Psychiatric Status Rating Scales
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Self-Injurious Behavior / blood
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Self-Injurious Behavior / etiology
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Serotonin / blood*