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Brain perfusion and dopaminergic genes in boys with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
American journal of medical genetics. Part B, Neuropsychiatric genetics : the official publication of the International Society of Psychiatric Genetics - 5 Jan 2005
Szobot Claudia, Roman Tatiana, Cunha Renato, Acton Paul, Hutz Mara, Rohde Luis Augusto
Abstract excerpt
Neuroimaging studies have suggested the involvement of several brain areas in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Genetic investigations have supported the role of both dopamine D4 receptor gene (DRD4) and dopamine transporter gene (DAT1) in the vulnerability to the disorder. This study evaluates whether the presence of risk alleles at DRD4 and/or DAT1 genes is associated with differences in regional...
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