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The clinical usefulness of knowing CHRNA5 polymorphism genotype: paving the way for personalized therapy.
Tumori - 1 Jun 2026
Colombo Francesca, Veronese Chiara, Munarini Elena, Paolino Cinzia, Maspero Davide, Mangano Nunzia, Esposito Martina, Minnai Francesca, Noci Sara, Giussani Marta, Morelli Daniele, Cardani Elisa, Esposito Alessandro, Sacco Gaia Giulia Angela, Spitaleri Debora, Boffi Roberto
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BACKGROUND: Tobacco smoking is a leading cause of global mortality, with cessation being the primary prevention strategy. Nicotine addiction has a genetic component; the rs503464 single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) in the CHRNA5 gene is associated with smoking cessation therapy success. However, the impact of communicating genetic risk to patients remains unclear. This study evaluated whether knowledge of the...
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