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Serotonin receptor 2C (HTR2C) and schizophrenia: examination of possible medication and genetic influences on expression levels.
American journal of medical genetics. Part B, Neuropsychiatric genetics : the official publication of the International Society of Psychiatric Genetics - 5 Apr 2005
Castensson Anja, Aberg Karolina, McCarthy Shane, Saetre Peter, Andersson Björn, Jazin Elena
Abstract excerpt
The serotonin receptor 2C (HTR2C) gene is of interest in schizophrenia due to its involvement in regulation of dopamine activity in the prefrontal cortex. We have previously reported a decreased expression of HTR2C mRNA levels in the prefrontal cortex of schizophrenia patients. The variability in...
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