Länk - Plötslig spädbarnsdöd kan ha att göra med serotoninbalanser

published Jul 05, 2008 07:44   by admin ( last modified Jul 05, 2008 07:44 )
While a complete block of serotonin signalling does not lead to death, upsetting its intricate balance by overexpressing serotonin 1A autoreceptor can. In response to serotonin the receptor initiates a negative feedback mechanism that reduces serotonin release and dampens down the signal to the body.



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