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Cortical thickness differences in the prefrontal cortex in children and adolescents with ADHD in relation to dopamine transporter (DAT1) genotype.
Psychiatry research - 30 Sept 2015
Fernández-Jaén Alberto, López-Martín Sara, Albert Jacobo, Fernández-Mayoralas Daniel Martín, Fernández-Perrone Ana Laura, de La Peña Mar Jiménez, Calleja-Pérez Beatriz, Rodríguez Manuel Recio, López-Arribas Sonia, Muñoz-Jareño Nuria
Abstract excerpt
Several lines of evidence suggest that the dopamine transporter gene (DAT1) plays a crucial role in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Concretely, recent data indicate that the 10-repeat (10R) DAT1 allele may mediate neuropsychological functioning, response to methylphenidate, and even brain function and structure in children with ADHD. This study aimed to investigate the influence of 10R DAT1 on...
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