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Dopaminergic pathway polymorphisms and heroin addiction: further support for association of CSNK1E variants.
Pharmacogenomics - 1 Dec 2014
Levran Orna, Peles Einat, Randesi Matthew, Correa da Rosa Joel, Ott Jurg, Rotrosen John, Adelson Miriam, Kreek Mary Jeanne
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BACKGROUND & AIM: The dopaminergic pathways have been implicated in the etiology of drug addictions. The aim of this study was to determine if variants in dopaminergic genes are associated with heroin addiction. MATERIALS & METHODS: The study includes 828 former heroin addicts and 232 healthy controls, of predominantly European ancestry. Ninety seven SNPs (13 genes) were analyzed. RESULTS: Nine nominally...
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