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Associations among types of impulsivity, substance use problems and neurexin-3 polymorphisms.
Drug and alcohol dependence - 15 Dec 2011
Stoltenberg Scott F, Lehmann Melissa K, Christ Christa C, Hersrud Samantha L, Davies Gareth E
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BACKGROUND: Some of the genetic vulnerability for addiction may be mediated by impulsivity. This study investigated relationships among impulsivity, substance use problems and six neurexin-3 (NRXN3) polymorphisms. Neurexins (NRXNs) are presynaptic transmembrane proteins that play a role in the development and function of synapses. METHODS: Impulsivity was assessed with the Barratt Impulsiveness Scale Version 11...
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