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African-specific variability in the acetylcholine muscarinic receptor M4: association with cocaine and heroin addiction.
Pharmacogenomics - 1 Jun 2016
Levran Orna, Randesi Matthew, Peles Einat, Correa da Rosa Joel, Ott Jurg, Rotrosen John, Adelson Miriam, Kreek Mary Jeanne
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AIM: This study was designed to determine whether polymorphisms in acetylcholine receptors contribute to opioid dependence and/or cocaine dependence. PATIENTS & METHODS: The sample (n = 1860) was divided by drug and ancestry, and 55 polymorphisms (nine genes) were analyzed. RESULTS: Of the 20 SNPs that showed nominally significant associations, the association of the African-specific CHRM4 SNP rs2229163 (Asn417=)...
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