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Dopamine transporter 3'-UTR VNTR genotype and ADHD: a pharmaco-behavioural genetic study with methylphenidate.
Neuropsychopharmacology : official publication of the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology - 1 Jun 2007
Joober Ridha, Grizenko Natalie, Sengupta Sarojini, Amor Leila Ben, Schmitz Norbert, Schwartz George, Karama Sherif, Lageix Philippe, Fathalli Ferid, Torkaman-Zehi Adam, Ter Stepanian Marina
Abstract excerpt
We sought to test the hypothesis that the variable number of tandem repeat (VNTR) polymorphism in the 3'-untranslated region (3'-UTR) of the SLC6A3 gene modulates behavior in children with ADHD and/or behavioral response to methylphenidate (MPH). One hundred and fifty-nine children with AHDH (6-12 years) were assessed with regard to the Conners' Global Index for parents (CGI-Parents) and teachers (CGI-Teachers)...
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