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GABRB2 Haplotype Association with Heroin Dependence in Chinese Population.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2015
Kim Yung Su, Yang Mei, Mat Wai-Kin, Tsang Shui-Ying, Su Zhonghua, Jiang Xianfei, Ng Siu-Kin, Liu Siyu, Hu Taobo, Pun Frank, Liao Yanhui, Tang Jinsong, Chen Xiaogang, Hao Wei, Xue Hong
Abstract excerpt
Substance dependence is a frequently observed comorbid disorder in schizophrenia, but little is known about genetic factors possibly shared between the two psychotic disorders. GABRB2, a schizophrenia candidate gene coding for GABAA receptor β2 subunit, is examined for possible association with heroin dependence in Han Chinese population. Four single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in GABRB2, namely rs6556547...
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