Pediatric Neurology
Volume 31, Issue 5 , Pages 345-348 , November 2004

Dopamine D4 receptor gene and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

  • Yitzchak Frank, MD

      Affiliations

    • Division of Pediatric Neurology, Department of Neurology, North Shore University Hospital, New York University School of Medicine, Manhasset, New York
    • Corresponding Author InformationCommunications should be addressed to:Dr. Frank; Director, Child Study Center; Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center; 1650 Selwyn Avenue, 8C; Bronx, New York 10457
    • ,
  • Robert G. Pergolizzi, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Genetic Medicine, Weil Cornell Medical College, New York, New York
    • ,
  • Mindy J. Perilla, MPH

      Affiliations

    • Division of Pediatric Neurology, Department of Neurology, North Shore University Hospital, New York University School of Medicine, Manhasset, New York

Received 10 November 2003 ,Accepted 10 June 2004.

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doi: 10.1016/j.pediatrneurol.2004.06.010

Pediatric Neurology
Volume 31, Issue 5 , Pages 345-348 , November 2004

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