biochemical factors

Etiopathogenesis of schizophrenia-Biochemical factors The etiopathogenesis of schizophrenia consists of following factors: Genetic Biochemical Neuropathological Biochemical factors: Dopamine Hypothesis – Excess of dopaminergic activity Serotonin – Currently along with dopamine excess of serotonin is also considered Other Neurotransmitter – GABA, NE, Ach, Nicotine, Glutamate