Role of dopamine and its receptors in tic disorder in children
Tic disorder is a childhood-onset neuropsychiatric disorder characterized by motor and/or vocal tics that commonly affect children's physical and mental health.The pathogenesis of tic disorders may be related to abnormal neurotransmitters in the cortico-striatal-thalamic-cortical loop,especially the catecholamine neurotransmitter dopamine.This article reviews the role of dopamine and its receptors in the pathogenesis of tic disorders,in order to provide reference for clinical treatment and prevention.