Article
The association between selected genetic variants and individual differences in experimental pain.
Scandinavian journal of pain - 27 Jan 2021
Lie Marie Udnesseter, Winsvold Bendik, Gjerstad Johannes, Matre Dagfinn, Pedersen Linda M, Heuch Ingrid, Zwart John-Anker, Nilsen Kristian Bernhard
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVES: The underlying mechanisms for individual differences in experimental pain are not fully understood, but genetic susceptibility is hypothesized to explain some of these differences. In the present study we focus on three genetic variants important for modulating experimental pain related to serotonin (SLC6A4 5-HTTLPR/rs25531 A>G), catecholamine (COMT rs4680 Val158Met) and opioid (OPRM1 rs1799971 A118G)...
Topics
- Catechol O-Methyltransferase
- Humans
- Individuality
