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Effect of alpha2A-adrenoceptor C-1291G genotype and maltreatment on hyperactivity and inattention in adolescents.
Progress in neuro-psychopharmacology & biological psychiatry - 1 Feb 2010
Kiive Evelyn, Kurrikoff Triin, Mäestu Jarek, Harro Jaanus
Abstract excerpt
The C-1291G polymorphism (rs1800544) in the promoter region of the alpha(2A)-adrenoceptor gene (ADRA2A) has been associated with attention deficit and hyperactivity in clinical samples. We have examined the effect of ADRA2A C-1291G on inattentive, hyperactive and aggressive behaviour in a population representative cohort of healthy schoolchildren, and possible interaction of genotype with family relations....
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