Schizophrenia is a complex psychiatric disorder characterized by a range of symptoms, including hallucinations, delusions, cognitive impairments, and changes in emotional expression. The etiology of schizophrenia is multifactorial, involving genetic, environmental, and neurobiological factors. Among the various hypotheses proposed to explain the pathophysiology of schizophrenia, the role of the glutamate neurotransmitter system, and specifically the glutamic acid decarboxylase 2 (GAD2) gene, has been a subject of research interest.
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