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Association between attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and the DXS7 locus.
American journal of medical genetics - 12 Jun 2000
Jiang S, Xin R, Wu X, Lin S, Qian Y, Ren D, Tang G, Wang D
Abstract excerpt
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a prevalent disorder in children. The etiology of this disease is not clear. Genetics studies have suggested the involvement of the dopamine DRD-4 receptor gene and dopamine transporter gene (DAT1). Clinical studies have shown that monoamine oxidase-B (MAO-B) inhibitors are effective in the treatment of ADHD. These findings suggest that monoamine oxidase (MAO)...
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