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Stratified analyses of genome wide association study data reveal haplotypes for a candidate gene on chromosome 2 (KIAA1211L) is associated with opioid use in patients of Arabian descent.
BMC psychiatry - 31 Jan 2020
Alblooshi Hiba, Al Safar Habiba, El Kashef Ahmed, Al Ghaferi Hamad, Shawky Mansour, Hulse Gary K, Tay Guan K
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BACKGROUND: Genome Wide Association Studies (GWAS) have been conducted to identify genes and pathways involved in development of opioid use disorder. This study extends the first GWAS of substance use disorder (SUD) patients from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by stratifying the study group based on opioid use, which is the most common substance of use in this cohort. METHODS: The GWAS cohort consisted of 512...
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