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The ADH1B and DRD2 gene polymorphism may modify the protective effect of the ALDH2 gene against heroin dependence.
Progress in neuro-psychopharmacology & biological psychiatry - 3 Jun 2013
Wang Tzu-Yun, Lee Sheng-Yu, Chen Shiou-Lan, Chang Yun-Hsuan, Chen Shih-Heng, Chu Chun-Hsien, Huang San-Yuan, Tzeng Nian-Sheng, Wang Chen-Lin, Yeh Pin-Hsi, Lee I Hui, Yeh Tzung Lieh, Yang Yen Kuang, Lu Ru-Band
Abstract excerpt
Understanding the influences of genes involved in dopamine and serotonin metabolism, such as the aldehyde dehydrogenase 2 (ALDH2) and alcohol dehydrogenase 1B (ADH1B) genes, is critical for understanding addictive behavior. In addition, dopamine D2 receptor (DRD2) gene may also interact with the dopamine metabolizing genes and link to addiction. Therefore, we investigated the association between the ALDH2, ADH1B...
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