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Susceptibility loci for heroin and cocaine addiction in the serotonergic and adrenergic pathways in populations of different ancestry.
Pharmacogenomics - 1 Jan 2015
Levran Orna, Peles Einat, Randesi Matthew, Correa da Rosa Joel, Ott Jurg, Rotrosen John, Adelson Miriam, Kreek Mary Jeanne
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BACKGROUND: Drug addiction is influenced by genetic factors. AIM: To determine if genetic variants in the serotonergic and adrenergic pathways are associated with heroin and/or cocaine addiction. SUBJECTS & METHODS: The study examined 140 polymorphisms in 19 genes in 1855 subjects with predominantly European or African ancestries. RESULTS: A total of 38 polymorphisms (13 genes) showed nominal associations,...
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