Article
Genome wide analysis of rare copy number variations in alcohol abuse or dependence.
Journal of psychiatric research - 1 Aug 2018
Rodríguez-López Julio, Flórez Gerardo, Blanco Vanessa, Pereiro César, Fernández José Manuel, Fariñas Emilio, Estévez Valentín, Gómez-Trigo Jesús, Gurriarán Xaquín, Calvo Raquel, Sáiz Pilar, Vázquez Fernando Lino, Arrojo Manuel, Costas Javier
Abstract excerpt
Genetics plays an important role in alcohol abuse/dependence. Its heritability has been estimated as 45-65%. Rare copy number variations (CNVs) have been confirmed as relevant genetic factors in other neuropsychiatric disorders, such as autism spectrum disorders, schizophrenia, epilepsy, or Tourette syndrome. In the present study, we analyzed the role of rare CNVs affecting exons of coding genes in a sample from...
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