Hyperserotoninemia
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-36172-2_200478
Definition
Hyperserotoninemia stands for elevated, whole blood, serotonin level. This is one of the most consistent biological findings in autism, being found in 30 % of patients. Elevated serotonin blood levels have also been found in families of autistic patients.
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