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Description

Adrenoceptor Alpha 2A (ADRA2A) gene [HGNC ID: 281] is a protein coding gene that encodes for receptors distributed within the central nervous system and periphery. Studies have shown the a variant within the ADRA2A gene, c.-1252G>C (rs1800544), is associated with the effectiveness of methylphenidate (Ritalin®)and dexmethylphenidate (Focalin®), medications used to treat symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). PMID: 27482244 Source: Regenstrief LOINC

Basic Part Properties

Part Display Name
ADRA2A gene c.-1252G>C
Part Type
Component (Describes the core component or analyte measured)
Created On
2020-01-30
Construct for LOINC Short Name
ADRA2A c.-1252G>C

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Tag Language Translation
nl-NL Dutch (Netherlands) ADRA2A-gen c.-1252G>C
zh-CN Chinese (China) ADRA2A 基因.c.-1252G>C
it-IT Italian (Italy) ADRA2A gene.c.-1252G>C
Synonyms: ADRA2A gene c.-1252G>C
es-ES Spanish (Spain) Gen ADRA2A c.-1252G> C