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Association of V89L SRD5A2 polymorphism with craving and serum leptin levels in male alcohol addicts.
Psychopharmacology - 1 Dec 2012
Lenz Bernd, Schöpp Eva, Müller Christian P, Bleich Stefan, Hillemacher Thomas, Kornhuber Johannes
Abstract excerpt
RATIONALE: A causal role of sex hormones in the onset and course of alcohol dependence is well established. We recently demonstrated that the genetics of the androgen receptor and aromatase relate to craving in alcohol addicts during withdrawal. This relationship involves the modulation of leptin...
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