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Association between drinking-related antisocial behavior and a polymorphism in the serotonin transporter gene in a Japanese population.
Alcoholism, clinical and experimental research - 1 Jul 1999
Ishiguro H, Saito T, Akazawa S, Mitushio H, Tada K, Enomoto M, Mifune H, Toru M, Shibuya H, Arinami T
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Involvement of the serotoninergic system (S/S) in alcoholism has been suggested in both mice and humans. Previous studies have suggested the S/S genotype of the serotonin transporter gene promoter polymorphism to be associated with severe alcohol dependence marked by severe withdrawal symptoms. It has also been associated with alcoholics who exhibit a dissocial personality disorder. METHODS: We...
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