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Association of functional opioid receptor genotypes with alcohol dependence in Koreans.
Alcoholism, clinical and experimental research - 1 Jul 2004
Kim Sung-Gon, Kim Cheol-Min, Kang Dong-Ho, Kim Yun-Jin, Byun Won-Tan, Kim Seong-Yeon, Park Je-Min, Kim Myung-Jung, Oslin David W
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BACKGROUND: The functional polymorphism (A118G) of the mu-opioid receptor gene (OPRM1) is thought to have clinical significance in the treatment of alcohol dependence. This study compared Koreans with one or two copies of the A118G polymorphism seeking treatment for alcohol dependence with a group of non-alcohol-dependent controls. METHODS: Patients hospitalized for alcohol dependence (n = 112) and a group of...
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