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Linkage study of the alpha2A adrenergic receptor in attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder families.
American journal of medical genetics - 8 Mar 2001
Xu C, Schachar R, Tannock R, Roberts W, Malone M, Kennedy J L, Barr C L
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Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common childhood psychiatric disorder, characterized by marked and pervasive inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness. An alteration in the expression or function of the adrenergic system has been suggested to be involved in ADHD based on animal models, pharmacological interventions, and the neural circuitry of attentional processes. The efficacy of...
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