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Association of the 480 bp DAT1 allele with methylphenidate response in a sample of Irish children with ADHD
9 Jun 2003
Abstract excerpt
Several studies have implicated the dopamine transporter gene (DAT1) as conferring susceptibility to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), in particular, a VNTR situated at the 3' end of the gene. In addition, the 10-repeat VNTR allele associated with ADHD has been reported to be associated with an over-active transporter protein (DAT). Thus children possessing this variant might be particularly...
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