Article
Association of the serotonin transporter promoter polymorphism with smoking behavior among adolescents.
American journal of medical genetics. Part B, Neuropsychiatric genetics : the official publication of the International Society of Psychiatric Genetics - 5 May 2005
Gerra G, Garofano L, Zaimovic A, Moi G, Branchi B, Bussandri M, Brambilla F, Donnini C
Abstract excerpt
Serotonin transporter promoter polymorphism (5-HTTLPR) genotype was previously found associated with smoking behavior, difficulty in quitting smoking, and nicotine addiction; with non-replicated findings and contrasting results. Aim of the present study was to evaluate the possible association between 5-HTTLPR genotype and smoking behavior among adolescents, in relationship with psychological characteristics. Two...
Topics
- Achievement
- Adolescent
- Adolescent Behavior
- Adult
- Gene Frequency
- Genotype
- Humans
- Membrane Glycoproteins
- Membrane Transport Proteins
- Multivariate Analysis
- Nerve Tissue Proteins
- Personality
- Polymorphism, Genetic