Association between T102C 5 ‐HT2A receptor gene polymorphism and 5‐year mortality risk among Brazilian Amazon riparian elderly population

ConclusionsOur findings strongly suggest that imbalance in 5‐HT2A may cause significant disturbances that lead to an increased susceptibility to death for individuals who are over 60 years of age.

Source: American Journal of Human Biology - March 1, 2017 Category: Biology Authors: T ális O. Silva, Ivo Jung, Alexis Trott, Cláudia G. Bica, Jeferson N. Casarin, Paola C. Fortuna, Euler E. Ribeiro, Fernanda D. de Assis, Guilherme C. Figueira, Fernanda Barbisan, Maria Fernanda Manica‐Cattani, Beatriz S. R. Bonadiman, Lucien J. Houeno Tags: ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research