DRD2

Nervous System · Neurotransmitter Receptors & Neuromodulation

Does a DRD2 finding mean my dopamine level is low?

DRD2 encodes the D2 dopamine receptor, which allows cells to respond to dopamine. A receptor variant is not a measurement of dopamine concentration or a diagnosis of a psychiatric condition.

Common Gene Name: dopamine receptor D2
NCBI Gene ID: 1813
Chromosome: 11

Clinical Evidence Status

Clinical utility not established here

These labels describe available evidence about a gene. They do not classify your variant or recommend a treatment.

Answer Sources

NCBI Gene — 1813

Explore supporting evidence (0 records)

No additional curated records were matched in this dataset. This does not mean that no evidence exists.

Source snapshot: 2026-09-09. Consumer text updated: 2026-09-10. Source dates describe the cited records, not a new clinical review.

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