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BDNF Val66Met polymorphism and serum concentrations of BDNF with smoking in Thai males.
Genetics and molecular research : GMR - 24 Oct 2013
Suriyaprom K, Tungtrongchitr R, Thawnashom K, Pimainog Y
Abstract excerpt
Many studies have suggested that brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) is involved in the reward system of addiction, and that nicotine may induce alterations in BDNF gene expression and its protein level within the mesocorticolimbic system. We investigated the BDNF levels and biochemical-hematological parameters of smoker and non-smoker groups, and examined the association of the Val66Met BDNF gene...
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