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Behavioral addictions in early-onset Parkinson disease are associated with DRD3 variants.
Parkinsonism & related disorders - 1 Apr 2018
Castro-Martínez Xochitl Helga, García-Ruiz Pedro J, Martínez-García Carlos, Martínez-Castrillo Juan Carlos, Vela Lydia, Mata Marina, Martínez-Torres Irene, Feliz-Feliz Cici, Palau Francesc, Hoenicka Janet
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Impulse control disorders (ICDs) comprise abnormal behaviors frequently found in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD) receiving antiparkinsonian medication. ICDs in PD would develop when dopaminergic treatment overstimulates the dopamine receptor D3 (DR3). Here we studied whether DR3 gene (DRD3) is associated to ICD in PD patients with early-onset (EOPD). METHODS: We performed association analysis...
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