Evidence for linkage of a tandem duplication polymorphism upstream of the dopamine D4 receptor gene (DRD4) with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Authors :: McCracken, J.T.
Smalley, S.L.
McGough, J.J.
Crawford, L.
Del'Homme, M.
Cantor, R.M.
Liu, A.
Nelson, S.F.
Source :: Molecular Psychiatry; 2000, Vol. 5 Issue 5, p531, 6p
Publication Year :: 2000
Abstract: Presents evidence for the linkage of a tandem duplication polymorphism upstream of the dopamine D4 receptor gene (DRD4) with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Genetic contribution to the etiology of ADHD; Role of DRD4 variants for conferring the risks for ADHD; Implications for molecular psychiatry.

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