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A promoter polymorphism (-839 C > T) at the dopamine transporter gene is associated with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder in Brazilian children.
American journal of medical genetics. Part B, Neuropsychiatric genetics : the official publication of the International Society of Psychiatric Genetics - 5 Mar 2007
Genro Júlia P, Zeni Cristian, Polanczyk Guilherme V, Roman Tatiana, Rohde Luis A, Hutz Mara H
Abstract excerpt
The dopamine transporter (DAT) plays a key role in the regulation of dopaminergic neurotransmission and is also the major site of action for methylphenidate which is one of the main drugs used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Most association studies with ADHD have concen...
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