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The contribution of comparative studies in inbred strains of mice to the understanding of the hyperactive phenotype.
Behavioural brain research - 10 Mar 2002
Cabib S, Puglisi-Allegra S, Ventura R
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Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a highly prevalent childhood psychiatric disorder characterized by impaired attention, excessive motor activity and impulsivity. Converging evidence, suggests a primary role of disturbances in brain dopamine (DA) transmission and a role of genetic factors in its pathology. Inbred provide a well-defined and stable genotype for analysis. C57BL/6 (C57) and DBA/2...
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