The effects of some typical and atypical neuroleptics on gene regulation : implications for the treatment of schizophrenia

The mechanisms by which antipsychotics (neuroleptics) produce their therapeutic effects in schizophrenia are largely unknown. Although neuroleptic efficacy is attributed to central dopamine D2 and/or serotonin 5-HT2 receptor antagonism, clinical improvements in schizophrenia are not seen until two o...

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Main Author: Chlan-Fourney, Jennifer
Other Authors: Li, Xin-Min
Format: Others
Language:en
Published: University of Saskatchewan 2000
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Online Access:http://library.usask.ca/theses/available/etd-10212004-002450