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Further evidence for the association between 5-HT2C receptor gene polymorphisms and extrapyramidal side effects in male schizophrenic patients.
European journal of clinical pharmacology - 1 May 2008
Gunes Arzu, Dahl Marja-Liisa, Spina Edoardo, Scordo Maria Gabriella
Abstract excerpt
RATIONALE: Antipsychotic-induced extrapyramidal side effects (EPS) are still a major problem in the treatment of schizophrenia. Serotonin 2C receptors (5-HT(2C)) have regulatory effects on dopaminergic pathways in brain regions involved with EPS. Polymorphisms in the 5-HT(2C) gene (HTR2C) have been suggested to be associated with the risk of developing EPS. OBJECTIVE: Our purpose was to evaluate the impact of...
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