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Depression in Parkinson's disease is related to a genetic polymorphism of the cannabinoid receptor gene (CNR1).
The pharmacogenomics journal - 1 Jan 2005
Barrero F J, Ampuero I, Morales B, Vives F, de Dios Luna Del Castillo J, Hoenicka J, García Yébenes J
Abstract excerpt
Depression is a common symptom in Parkinson's disease (PD) and it is present in up to 40% of the patients. The cause of depression in PD is thought to be related to disturbance of monoamine neurotransmission. The endogenous cannabinoid system mediates different brain processes that play a role in the control of behaviour and emotions. Cannabinoid function may be altered in neuropsychiatry diseases, directly or...
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