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Variants of Dopamine Beta Hydroxylase Gene Moderate Atomoxetine Response in Children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.
Journal of child and adolescent psychopharmacology - 1 Oct 2015
Fang Yantong, Ji Ning, Cao Qingjiu, Su Yi, Chen Min, Wang Yufeng, Yang Li
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OBJECTIVE: Atomoxetine is the most widely used nonstimulant for the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It selectively acts on the norepinephrine (NE) system. Dopamine beta hydroxylase (DBH) regulates the synthesis of NE. This study aimed to investigate whether variants in the DBH gene have an effect on the differential response to atomoxetine. METHODS: Children and adolescents with ADHD...
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