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The analysis of BDNF gene polymorphism haplotypes and impulsivity in methamphetamine abusers.
Comprehensive psychiatry - 1 May 2015
Su Hang, Tao Jingyan, Zhang Jie, Xie Ying, Han Bin, Lu Yuling, Sun Haiwei, Wei Youdan, Wang Yue, Zhang Yu, Zou Shengzhen, Wu Wenxiu, Zhang Jiajia, Xu Ke, Zhang Xiangyang, He Jincai
Abstract excerpt
An increasing number of evidence showed that genetic factors might contribute to drug abuse vulnerability. Data from genetic scans in humans suggest that brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), a member of the neurotrophic factor family, may be associated with substance abuse or dependence. To test the hypothesis that the BDNF gene polymorphism is involved in methamphetamine abuse, we compared three single...
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