## Abstract A functional −1021C → T polymorphism in the dopamine β‐hydroxylase gene has been demonstrated to regulate plasma DBH activity. We report that individuals with genetically determined low serum DBH activity (genotype T/T) have protection against Parkinson's disease (__p__ = 0.01). In part
Association between migraine and a functional polymorphism at the dopamine β-hydroxylase locus
✍ Scribed by F. Fernandez; N. Colson; S. Quinlan; J. MacMillan; R. A. Lea; L. R. Griffiths
- Publisher
- Springer
- Year
- 2009
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 229 KB
- Volume
- 10
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 1364-6745
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