Schizophrenia  & Dopamine

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"These results provide a long-sought insight into the roots of dopamine dysregulation in schizophrenia," said Berman, "They suggest a possible ...
NIMH: Scans Link Two Key Pieces of Schizophrenia Puzzle
Although the cause of the disorder remains a mystery, studies that shed light on the role of dopamine in schizophrenia hold promise for advancing ...
Some Want 'Schizo' Label Dropped
Researchers at London's Institute of Psychiatry have recommended replacing the schizophrenia label with "dopamine disregulation disorder.
PET: F-DOPA LITERATURES
Aquilonius SM In vivo evaluation of striatal dopamine reuptake sites using 11C-nomifensine and positron emission tomography Acta Neruol Scand 1987 ...

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WikipediaDopamine is a phenethylamine naturally produced by the human body. In the brain, dopamine functions as a neurotransmitter, activating the five types of dopamine receptor - D1, D2, D3, D4 and D5, and their variants. Dopamine is produced in several areas ... Read More
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