Modulation of Serotonin Transporter Function during Fetal Development Causes Dilated Heart Cardiomyopathy and Lifelong Behavioral Abnormalities

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Authors

C.W. Noorlander · Utrecht University

Frederique F. T. Ververs · University Medical Center Utrecht

Peter G. J. Nikkels · University Medical Center Utrecht

Cees J. A. van Echteld · University Medical Center Utrecht

Gerard H.A. Visser · Utrecht University

Marten P. Smidt · University Medical Center Utrecht

Abstract

These results indicate that prenatal fluoxetine exposure affects fetal development, resulting in cardiomyopathy and a higher vulnerability to affective disorders in a dose-dependent manner.

Topics & Keywords

Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development Birth, Development, and Health

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: PLoS ONE

Volume 3, Issue 7, pp. e2782-e2782

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0002782

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