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Polymorphisms in the dopamine transporter gene (SLC6A3/DAT1) and alcohol dependence in humans: a systematic review.
Pharmacogenomics - 1 May 2009
van der Zwaluw Carmen S, Engels Rutger C M E, Buitelaar Jan, Verkes Robbert J, Franke Barbara, Scholte Ron H J
Abstract excerpt
Dopamine neurotransmission has been a key player in attempts to identify genetic factors involved in alcohol dependence. The dopamine transporter terminates dopaminergic neurotransmission, making the gene encoding the transporter (SLC6A3/DAT1) an attractive candidate in clinical studies on alcohol dependence. We conducted a systematic review of 18 studies examining associations between polymorphisms in DAT1 and...
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