Decreased levels of γ-aminobutyric acid in temporal lobe of children with 47,XYY syndrome

Conclusion The inhibitory neurotransmitter GABA appears to be reduced in boys with 47,XYY, especially in the left hemisphere. Further, the typical association between GABA and testosterone levels, observed in older typically developing control boys was not evident in boys with 47,XYY.
Source: NeuroReport - Category: Neurology Tags: Clinical Neuroscience Source Type: research