The dopamine hypothesis of schizophrenia.
While many theories of schizophrenia have been explored, recent research has focused on the possible role that dopamine may play in the causation of this complex disease. After reviewing a clinical description of schizophrenia, this discussion reviews the normal physiology of dopamine, proposed pathological mechanisms, and clinical implications.
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D004298:Dopamine / Q000096:biosynthesis / Q000737:chemistry / Q000502:physiology*; D006801:Humans; D012559:Schizophrenia / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology
D004298:Dopamine