Commentary on "Motor system dysfunction in the schizophrenia diathesis: Neural systems to neurotransmitters"
We were very pleased to read the excellent article by Abboud et al. [1] who provided a thorough synthesis of the bio behavioral relevance of motor dysfunction in schizophrenia by presenting basic movement physiology, schizophrenia related brain mechanisms, and putative molecular pathways, particularly in the context of dopamine hypothesis. We fully agree with the authors that multistage approach on this particular research topic is important and their work will supplement calls arguing for renewed interest in this rapidly developing research domain [1] In this commentary we want to add some comments to the research framework outlined by Abboud et al. since there are a few key milestones that need to be reached in order to demonstrate the great value of the motor domain for both neuroscientific research and clinical practice [2]
European Psychiatry