Article
[Hereditary factors in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder].
Nederlands tijdschrift voor geneeskunde - 30 Jul 2005
Fliers E A, Franke B, Buitelaar J K
Abstract excerpt
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by concentration problems, hyperactivity and impulsivity. Disturbances in dopamine and/or noradrenalin neurotransmission are probably the underlying pathophysiological mechanisms of ADHD. Around 80% of variants of the phenotype can be ascribed to hereditary factors. There are various chromosomal loci containing ADHD...
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