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DRD2 haplotype is associated with dyskinesia induced by levodopa therapy in Parkinson's disease patients.
Pharmacogenomics - 1 Nov 2012
Rieck Mariana, Schumacher-Schuh Artur F, Altmann Vivian, Francisconi Carolina Lm, Fagundes Paulo Tb, Monte Thaís L, Callegari-Jacques Sidia M, Rieder Carlos Rm, Hutz Mara H
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AIM: Dyskinesia and motor fluctuation are frequent and serious complications of chronic levodopa therapy in patients with Parkinson's disease. Since genetic factors could play a role in determining the occurrence of these problems, the aim of the present study was to investigate whether possible functional polymorphisms among DRD2 and ANKK1 genes are associated with the risk of developing dyskinesia and motor...
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