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Effects of the serotonin transporter gene, sensitivity of response to alcohol, and parental monitoring on risk for problem alcohol use.
Alcohol (Fayetteville, N.Y.) - 1 Mar 2017
Cope Lora M, Munier Emily C, Trucco Elisa M, Hardee Jillian E, Burmeister Margit, Zucker Robert A, Heitzeg Mary M
Abstract excerpt
The serotonin transporter-linked polymorphic region (5-HTTLPR) of the serotonin transporter gene (SLC6A4) has been previously associated with alcohol-related risk. Most findings point to short (S) allele carriers being at increased risk for negative alcohol outcomes relative to long allele homozygotes, although some work indicates a more complex relationship. The current prospective study aimed to clarify how and...
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