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DRD2/ANKK1 TaqIA and SLC6A3 VNTR polymorphisms in alcohol dependence: association and gene-gene interaction study in a population of Central Italy.
Neuroscience letters - 1 Aug 2012
Mignini Fiorenzo, Napolioni Valerio, Codazzo Claudia, Carpi Francesco M, Vitali Mario, Romeo Marina, Ceccanti Mauro
Abstract excerpt
Dopamine is a neurotransmitter whose functions are mediated by five receptors expressed in several organs and tissues. Dopaminergic system dysfunctions are involved in the etiology or treatment of several pathological conditions, including drug addiction. Alcohol dependence (AD) is a widespread psychiatric disorder, affecting 5.4% of the general population lifetime. Family and twins studies support the role of a...
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