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A common SNP in Chrna5 enhances morphine reward in female mice.
Neuropharmacology - 1 Nov 2022
Brynildsen Julia K, Yang Kechun, Lemchi Crystal, Dani John A, De Biasi Mariella, Blendy Julie A
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The single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) D398N (rs16969968) in CHRNA5, the gene encoding the α5 subunit of the nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChR), has been associated with both nicotine and opiate dependence in human populations. Expression of this SNP on presynaptic VTA dopaminergic (DA) neurons is known to cause a reduction in calcium signaling, leading to alterations in transmitter signaling and altered...
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