Table 4.
Changes of Dopaminergic Markers in Peripheral Blood Lymphocytes in Schizophrenia. The Table Summarizes the Methodology Applied and the Findings Obtained. DAT=Dopamine Transporter
| Authors | Methodology | Findings |
|---|---|---|
| Bondy et al. [95] | Receptor binding assay | Increased D2-like binding |
| Kwak et al. [97] | RT-PCR | Increased D3 receptor mRNA |
| Ilani et al. [98] | RT-PCR | Increased D3 receptor mRNA |
| Boneberg et al. [100] | RT-PCR | Increased D3 receptor mRNA Decreased D4 receptor mRNA |
| Vogel et al. [101] | RT-PCR | Reduced D3 receptor mRNA |
| Marazziti et al. [102] | Receptor binding assay | Reduced DAT binding |