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Genetic polymorphisms of FADS1, FADS2, and FADS3 and fatty acid profiles in subjects received methadone maintenance therapy.
Prostaglandins, leukotrienes, and essential fatty acids - 1 Sept 2018
Yang Hui-Ting, Wang Ruey-Yun, Huang Shih-Yi, Huang Chieh-Liang, Su Kuan-Pin
Abstract excerpt
Abnormal fatty acid metabolism and the related enzymes had been observed to be associated with psychiatric disorders. We investigated FADS gene family genetic polymorphisms and variations of lipid profiles in patients with heroin dependence receiving 6-month methadone maintenance therapy (MMT). We recruited 89 MMT drug abusers and analyzed 3 tag single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) from Fatty acid desaturases...
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