Vol. 28 (4) 2007 Neuro endocrinology letters

Central serotonergic hypofunction in autism: results of the 5-hydroxy-tryptophan challenge test.

: Some studies have suggested that disorders in the central serotonergic function may play a role in the pathophysiology of autistic disorder. In order to assess the central serotonergic turnover in autism, this study examines the cortisol and prolactin responses to administration of L-5-hydroxy-tryptophan (5-HTP), the direct precursor .....