Endotoxin Increases Sleep and Brain Allopregnanolone Concentrations in Newborn Lambs - Pediatric Research
Infection has been identified as a risk factor for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Synthesis of allopregnanolone, a neuroactive steroid with potent sedative properties, is increased in response to stress. In this study, we investigated the effect of endotoxin (lipopolysaccharide, LPS) on...
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