Two four-marker haplotypes on 7q36.1 region indicate that the potassium channel gene <it>HERG1 </it>(<it>KCNH2</it>, <it>Kv11.1</it>) is related to schizophrenia: a case control study
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The pathobiology of schizophrenia is still unclear. Its current treatment mainly depends on antipsychotic drugs. A leading adverse effect of these medications is the acquired long QT syndrome, which results from the blockade of cardi...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2010-05-01
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Series: | Behavioral and Brain Functions |
Online Access: | http://www.behavioralandbrainfunctions.com/content/6/1/27 |