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The galanin receptor 1 gene associates with tobacco craving in smokers seeking cessation treatment.
Neuropsychopharmacology : official publication of the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology - 1 Jun 2011
Lori Adriana, Tang Yilang, O'Malley Stephanie, Picciotto Marina R, Wu Ran, Conneely Karen N, Cubells Joseph F
Abstract excerpt
Craving for tobacco is a major challenge for people with nicotine dependence (ND) who try to quit smoking. Galanin (GAL) and its receptors (GALRs) can alter addiction-related behaviors and are therefore good candidates for modulators of behavioral parameters associated with smoking. We performed a genetic association study in 486 subjects (432 European American, EA) recruited for smoking cessation trials....
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