title: The dopamine hypothesis of schizophrenia.
abstract: 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.
authors: L W
authors: LW
authors: Thompson
mesh_terms: D004298:Dopamine / Q000096:biosynthesis / Q000737:chemistry / Q000502:physiology*; D006801:Humans; D012559:Schizophrenia / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology
chemical_list: D004298:Dopamine