Abstract:Although a strong inflammatory basis has been demonstrated, the pathophysiology of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has not been defined clearly. The aim of the present study was to investigate whether soluble urokinase plasminogen activator receptor (suPAR), one of the inflammatory disruptors, plays a role in the etiology of ADHD.
Materials and Methods:The study population comprised 50 patients aged 7-13 years, diagnosed with ADHD according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Dis… Show more
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