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The 1258 G>A polymorphism in the neuropeptide Y gene is associated with greater alcohol consumption in a Mediterranean population.
Alcohol (Fayetteville, N.Y.) - 1 Mar 2011
Francès F, Guillen M, Verdú F, Portolés O, Castelló A, Sorlí J V, Corella D
Abstract excerpt
Neuropeptide Y (NPY) is a neurotransmitter widely distributed in the central nervous system. Several studies have demonstrated that increases of NPY are associated with reduced alcohol intake and anxiety manifestations. The Leu7Pro polymorphism in the NPY has been associated with alcohol consumption, but evidence is scarce. In the Spanish Mediterranean population, this variant is not polymorphic. Thus, our aim is...
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