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Combined catechol-O-methyltransferase and mu-opioid receptor gene polymorphisms affect morphine postoperative analgesia and central side effects.
Anesthesia and analgesia - 1 Feb 2011
Kolesnikov Yuri, Gabovits Boris, Levin Ariel, Voiko Edward, Veske Andres
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BACKGROUND: Previous studies have generated controversial results regarding the influence of the genetic variations of μ-opioid receptors on morphine analgesia and opioid-related side effects in the postoperative period. Few studies have been conducted attempting to assess the combined effects of variation within ≥2 genes in relation to morphine response. In this study, we investigated whether combined...
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