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DNA Sequence Variations Affecting Serotonin Transporter Transcriptional Regulation and Activity: Do They Impact Alcohol Addiction?
International journal of molecular sciences - 25 Jul 2024
Ferraguti Giampiero, Francati Silvia, Codazzo Claudia, Blaconà Giovanna, Testino Giancarlo, Angeloni Antonio, Fiore Marco, Ceccanti Mauro, Lucarelli Marco
Abstract excerpt
Genetic features of alcohol dependence have been extensively investigated in recent years. A large body of studies has underlined the important role of genetic variants not only in metabolic pathways but also in the neurobiology of alcohol dependence, mediated by the neuronal circuits regulating reward and craving. Serotonin transporter (5-HTT), encoded by the SLC6A4 gene (Solute carrier family 6-neurotransmitter...
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