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Association between DRD2/ANKK1 TaqIA Polymorphism and Susceptibility with Tourette Syndrome: A Meta-Analysis.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2015
Yuan Aihua, Su Liang, Yu Shunying, Li Chunbo, Yu Tao, Sun Jinhua
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Genetic factors are important in the pathogenesis of Tourette syndrome (TS). Notably, Dopamine receptor D2 (DRD2) gene has been suggested as a possible candidate gene for this disorder. Several studies have demonstrated that DRD2/ANKK1 TaqIA polymorphism is associated with an increased risk of developing TS. However, past results remain conflicting. We addressed this controversy by performing a...
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