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An update on the genetics of Gilles de la Tourette syndrome
- Source :
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Journal of Psychosomatic Research . Jul2003, Vol. 55 Issue 1, p7-12. 6p. - Publication Year :
- 2003
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Abstract
- <bold>Objectives: </bold>To summarize the current data suggesting that Gilles de la Tourette syndrome (GTS) is inherited and genetic.<bold>Methods: </bold>The extant literature on family studies, segregation analyses, candidate genes studies and linkage studies of GTS was reviewed and summarized.<bold>Results and Conclusions: </bold>There is considerable data that suggests that: (1). genetic factors play an important role in the manifestation of GTS; (2). several genes are important with some possibly having major effect; and (3). several regions of the genome have been identified as potential locations of these susceptibility genes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00223999
- Volume :
- 55
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Psychosomatic Research
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 10125725
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/S0022-3999(02)00586-X