Article
Association of COMT Gene Polymorphisms with Response to Methadone Maintenance Treatment Among Chinese Opioid-Dependent Patients.
Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers - 1 Jun 2020
Duan Luxi, Li Xingyuan, Yan Junxia, Chen Yingyi, Luo Rui, Zhang Qiang, Feng Xiangling, Li Xingli
Abstract excerpt
Aim: To explore the association of the COMT gene polymorphisms (rs4680, rs737866, and rs933271) with the response to methadone maintenance treatment (MMT) among Chinese opioid-dependent patients. Methods: A total of 820 patients who were receiving MMT from Chinese clinics were recruited. Questionnaires were used to collect patient information, including sociodemographics, history of drug use, and stable methadone...
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