
Neurologybrain ironquantitative susceptibility mapping
Reduced Brain Iron Linked to Striatal Hyperdopaminergia in Schizophrenia: Insights from QSM MRI and PET Imaging
By MedXY|Oct 30, 2025
This study reveals that lower brain iron levels in the substantia nigra-ventral tegmental area are associated with elevated striatal dopamine synthesis in schizophrenia, highlighting a potential new target for therapeutic intervention.
