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Suicidal behavior and haplotypes of the dopamine receptor gene (DRD2) and ANKK1 gene polymorphisms in patients with alcohol dependence--preliminary report.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2014
Jasiewicz Andrzej, Samochowiec Agnieszka, Samochowiec Jerzy, Małecka Iwona, Suchanecka Aleksandra, Grzywacz Anna
Abstract excerpt
Suicide is a significant public health issue and a major cause of death throughout the world. According to WHO it accounts for almost 2% of deaths worldwide. The etiology of suicidal behavior is complex but the results of many studies suggest that genetic determinants are of significant importance. In our study,--we have analyzed selected SNPs polymorphisms in the DRD2 and ANKK1 genes in patients with alcohol...
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