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Tryptophan hydroxylase type 2 variants modulate severity and outcome of addictive behaviors in Parkinson's disease.
Parkinsonism & related disorders - 1 Aug 2016
Cilia Roberto, Benfante Roberta, Asselta Rosanna, Marabini Laura, Cereda Emanuele, Siri Chiara, Pezzoli Gianni, Goldwurm Stefano, Fornasari Diego
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BACKGROUND: Impulse control disorders and compulsive medication intake may occur in a minority of patients with Parkinson's disease (PD). We hypothesize that genetic polymorphisms associated with addiction in the general population may increase the risk for addictive behaviors also in PD. METHODS: Sixteen polymorphisms in candidate genes belonging to five neurotransmitter systems (dopaminergic, catecholaminergic,...
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