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Polymorphism of 5HT2A serotonin receptor gene is implicated in smoking addiction.
American journal of medical genetics. Part B, Neuropsychiatric genetics : the official publication of the International Society of Psychiatric Genetics - 1 Jul 2004
do Prado-Lima P A S, Chatkin J M, Taufer M, Oliveira G, Silveira E, Neto C A, Haggstram F, Bodanese L C, da Cruz I B M
Abstract excerpt
Smoking behavior is influenced by genetic factors. Polymorphisms affecting the dopaminergic system have been linked to smoking habits. The aim of this study was to investigate if the T102C polymorphism of the 5-HT(2A) receptor gene is related to tobacco use, since this receptor modulates the meso...
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