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Circadian clock gene polymorphisms in alcohol use disorders and alcohol consumption.
Alcohol and alcoholism (Oxford, Oxfordshire) - 1 Jan 2000
Kovanen Leena, Saarikoski Sirkku T, Haukka Jari, Pirkola Sami, Aromaa Arpo, Lönnqvist Jouko, Partonen Timo
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AIMS: Circadian clock genes are involved in the development of drug-induced behaviors and regulate neurotransmission pathways in addiction. Our aim was to study whether circadian clock gene polymorphisms predispose to alcohol dependence or abuse or other alcohol-related characteristics. METHODS: The study sample comprised of 512 individuals having alcohol dependence or alcohol abuse (according to Diagnostic and...
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