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Association between 1603C>T polymorphism of DBH gene and bipolar disorder in a Turkish population.
Gene - 1 May 2013
Ates Omer, Celikel Feryal Cam, Taycan Serap Erdogan, Sezer Saime, Karakus Nevin
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVES: Dopamine-β-hydroxylase (DBH) is the enzyme responsible for the conversion of dopamine (DA) to norepinephrine (NE, noradrenaline) which is a key neurotransmitter in the central and peripheral nervous systems. Bipolar disorder is a major psychiatric disorder. The present study was designed to explore the associations of polymorphisms of DBH gene in Turkish patients with bipolar disorder. METHODS:...
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