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The CC genotype in HTR2A T102C polymorphism is associated with behavioral impulsivity in alcohol-dependent patients.
Journal of psychiatric research - 1 Jan 2012
Jakubczyk Andrzej, Wrzosek Małgorzata, Lukaszkiewicz Jacek, Sadowska-Mazuryk Joanna, Matsumoto Halina, Sliwerska Elżbieta, Glass Jennifer, Burmeister Margit, Brower Kirk J, Wojnar Marcin
Abstract excerpt
High levels of impulsivity can increase the vulnerability for development of alcohol dependence. Moreover, impulsivity is considered to be a predictor of poor treatment outcomes. Few studies, however, have directly examined the genetics of impulsivity in alcohol-dependent patients. We analyzed the relationships between a well-recognized genetic marker of serotonin activity and levels of impulsivity as measured by...
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