p.Gly143Glu Variant in CES1 Gene Associated with an Adverse Response to Methylphenidate in a Child: Case Report

Authors

  • Catarina M. Nascimento Serviço de Psiquiatria da Infância e da Adolescência. Unidade Local de Saúde São José. Lisboa. https://orcid.org/0009-0004-9609-0828
  • Iolanda Faustino Serviço de Psiquiatria da Infância e da Adolescência. Unidade Local de Saúde São José. Lisboa.
  • Henrique Brito Serviço de Psiquiatria da Infância e da Adolescência. Unidade Local de Saúde São José. Lisboa.
  • Sílvia Afonso Unidade de Desenvolvimento do Centro de Estudo do Bebé e da Criança. Unidade Local de Saúde São José. Lisboa.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.20344/amp.24657

Keywords:

Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity, Carboxylesterase/genetics, Carboxylic Ester Hydrolases/genetics, Child, Methylphenidate/pharmacokinetics

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Published

2026-09-01

How to Cite

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M. Nascimento C, Faustino I, Brito H, Afonso S. p.Gly143Glu Variant in CES1 Gene Associated with an Adverse Response to Methylphenidate in a Child: Case Report. Acta Med Port [Internet]. 2026 Sep. 1 [cited 2026 Sep. 2];39(9):581-2. Available from: https://www.actamedicaportuguesa.com/revista/index.php/amp/article/view/24657

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