Methods of identifying and determining the effectiveness of therapeutic processes or agents for the treatment of schizophrenia and related disorders

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PATENT NO 6773892
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09550103

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Methods for detecting schizophrenia or related neuropsychiatric disorders based on modifications of the contribution of the D.sub.4 receptor to phospholipid methylation levels are described herein. Individuals with schizophrenia or related neuropsychiatric disorders have a deficiency in phospholipid methylation activity compared with normal individuals. Methods for screening therapeutic processes or agents for use in treatment of schizophrenia or related neuropsychiatric disorders are also described.

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NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITYC/O THE CENTER FOR RESEARCH INNOVATION 360 HUNTINGTON AVENUE BOSTON MA 02115

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Deth, Richard C Waban, MA 4 15

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