Sökning: "DRD4"
Hittade 4 avhandlingar innehållade ordet DRD4.
1. Genes that modulate or mediate dopaminergic neurotransmission : expression of the human prodynorphin gene and association studies with candidate genes in an alcohol patient sample
Sammanfattning : The development of alcoholism may at least partly be attributed to the effect of ethanol on reward and reinforcement. As a genetic influence in the vulnerability to alcoholism and drug abuse has been documented, it is of interest to investigate genes active in brain structures which mediate reward and reinforcement. LÄS MER
2. Genetic aspects on schizophrenia and cerebrospinal fluid monoamine metabolites : focus on association studies with candidate genes
Sammanfattning : Schizophrenia is a syndrome with psychotic symptoms. The pathogenesis of schizophrenia most likely reflects brain abnormalities and heritable components are present. The principal objective of the present thesis was to investigate some possible genetic influences in the genesis or pathophysiology of schizophrenia. LÄS MER
3. Suicide attempt and genes : psychiatric and genetic characteristics of suicide attempters
Sammanfattning : Suicide affects an appreciable number of people in all societies. Finding genes that predispose to suicidal behavior may help to identify individuals at risk and an appropriate counseling and support can be extended to them. The studies of the present thesis focus on suicide attempt. LÄS MER
4. Stability and validity of self-reported personality traits
Sammanfattning : Background: People differ, and these differences are often attributed to individual differences in certain personality traits assumed to have 'more than nominal value' and to 'exist within' the individual. The aim of the present study was to evaluate some properties of a trait assessment instrument, the Karolinska Scales of Personality (KSP). LÄS MER