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A systematic review of genetic variation within nicotinic acetylcholine receptor genes and cigarette smoking cessation.
Drug and alcohol dependence - 1 Oct 2022
Jones Stephanie K, Wolf Bethany J, Froeliger Brett, Wallace Kristin, Carpenter Matthew J, Alberg Anthony J
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BACKGROUND: Nicotine produces its effects by binding to nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs). Variants of genes encoding properties of nAChRs are candidates for affecting likelihood of smoking cessation. METHODS: A systematic review was conducted summarizing evidence of associations between single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) of nAChR genes and smoking cessation. From 24 articles meeting inclusion...
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