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Dopamine Receptor D2 Overview by dorothy is a document available to read on EtoBox.

Dopamine receptor D2 (D2R), encoded by the DRD2 gene, is a key target for antipsychotic drugs and plays a significant role in various neurological functions, including cognitive flexibility and memory formation. It exists in multiple isoforms, with the long form acting as a post-synaptic receptor and the short form functioning as an autoreceptor that regulates dopamine levels. Dysregulation of D2R is associated with serious disorders like schizophrenia and Parkinson

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dorothy

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