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Expression of the Vesicular Monoamine Transporter Gene Solute Carrier Family 18 Member 1 (SLC18A1) in Lung Cancer.
Cancer genomics & proteomics - 1 Jan 2000
Lehrer Steven, Rheinstein Peter H
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BACKGROUND: One aspect of smoking and lung cancer that has not been closely examined, is that regarding genes that may predispose to tobacco dependence. Smoking and mental illness are tightly linked, apparently the result of smokers using cigarettes to self-medicate for mental problems. The gene for solute carrier family 18 member A1 (vesicular monoamine transporter; SLC18A1) is of particular interest in this...
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