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Different allele-distribution of mthfr 677 C -> T and mthfr -393 C -> a in patients classified according to subtypes of Lesch's typology.
Alcohol and alcoholism (Oxford, Oxfordshire) - 1 Jan 2000
Bönsch Dominikus, Bayerlein Kristina, Reulbach Udo, Fiszer Roland, Hillemacher Thomas, Sperling Wolfgang, Kornhuber Johannes, Bleich Stefan
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AIMS: The typology by Lesch distinguishes between four subtypes: type 1 (model of allergy), type 2 (model of anxiety or conflict), type 3 (alcohol as an antidepressant), and type 4 (alcohol as adaptation). Taking into account that alcohol dependence is associated with elevated homocysteine levels, this study was undertaken to investigate different MTHFR (methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase) genotypes related to...
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