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Association of PICK1 and BDNF variations with increased risk of methamphetamine dependence among Iranian population: a case-control study.
BMC medical genomics - 26 Jan 2021
Tajbakhsh Amir, Alimardani Maliheh, Asghari Mahla, Abedini Soheila, Saghafi Khadem Sohrab, Nesaei Bajestani Abolfazl, Alipoor Forough, Alidoust Maryam, Savardashtaki Amir, Hashemian Peyman, Pasdar Alireza
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Genetic factors play an important role in susceptibility to methamphetamine dependency. In this line, protein that interact with C-kinase-1 (PICK1) and brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) genes are linked to methamphetamine dependence (substance use disorder). Thus, in a case-control study, we investigated the association between polymorphisms of PICK1 and BDNF genes and methamphetamine...
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