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Association of the OPRM1 A118G polymorphism and Pavlovian-to-instrumental transfer: Clinical relevance for alcohol dependence.
Journal of psychopharmacology (Oxford, England) - 1 May 2021
Sebold Miriam, Garbusow Maria, Cerci Deniz, Chen Ke, Sommer Christian, Huys Quentin Jm, Nebe Stephan, Rapp Michael, Veer Ilya M, Zimmermann Ulrich S, Smolka Michael N, Walter Henrik, Heinz Andreas, Friedel Eva
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Pavlovian-to-instrumental transfer (PIT) quantifies the extent to which a stimulus that has been associated with reward or punishment alters operant behaviour. In alcohol dependence (AD), the PIT effect serves as a paradigmatic model of cue-induced relapse. Preclinical studies have suggested a critical role of the opioid system in modulating Pavlovian-instrumental interactions. The A118G polymorphism...
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